Law Practice
Jul. 7, 2006
Understanding Attorney-Speak Can Rescue Summer Associates
Focus Column - Sally was in her office working on a rush project for a senior associate. She received a call from Kelley, a partner, asking her to "come by when you are free to discuss an assignment I have."
By Sharon E. Sonnett and Sabina B. Clorfeine
Sally was in her office working on a rush project for a senior associate. She received a call from Kelley, a partner, asking her to "come by when you are free to discuss an assignment I have." Since Kelley did not express any sense of urgency, Sally determined that her priority was to finish what she was working on, and then she went to see the partner after lunch. Kelley later...
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