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Large Firms

Apr. 25, 2001

To Make Rain, Go Where the Clients Are

One of the many curious things one observes at The Firm is that while some lawyers slave away and devote themselves to the law, other lawyers are rarely in the office, don't seem to know much about the law or anything else and rarely touch legal documents. Even harder to understand is why the latter type of attorney does far better in terms of advancement at The Firm. The explanation for this can usually be found in the rain.

By The Rodent
        One of the many curious things one observes at The Firm is that while some lawyers slave away and devote themselves to the law, other lawyers are rarely in the office, don't seem to know much about the law or anything else and rarely touch legal documents. Even harder to understand is why the latter type of attorney does far better in terms of advancement at The Firm. The explanation for this can usually be found in t...

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