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Perspective

May 12, 2009

Summer Smarts

While cutting a summer program may save money in the short term, law firms should consider the long-term ramifications, writes Jill Willis.

By Jill Willis

With hard times falling upon many California law firms, summer associate programs aimed at testing the social and work skills of law students and possible future attorneys are feeling the pinch.

Gone, in most cases, are the glitzy outings and parties, replaced by more subdued events and experiences.

According to the National Association of Law Placement, there is a widespread decline in 2009 summer class sizes. Of the top 10 firms in the ...

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