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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Mar. 1, 2008

About to Burn Out? Try These Tips to Survive Life as an Associate

Forum Column - By Michelle L. Fivel and Krista E. Kamper - Associates about to burn out from long workdays should master stress-reduction techniques and treat themselves in their scant free time.

FORUM COLUMN

By Michelle L. Fivel and Krista E. Kamper
This article appears on Page 6.

      Long hours are a given for most lawyers. According to a NALP Foundation report, two-thirds of law firm associates say they are forced to sacrifice fulfillment outside of work in order to advance their careers. More than 70 percent report having moderate to major problems handling personal health/fitness needs, household responsibilities a...

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