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Law Practice

Jun. 5, 2013

When seeking associates, many firms seek alternative experience

Recruiting partners at small and midsize law firms agree that credentials matter. But what can often make a difference in whom they recruit into their summer associate programs is alternative experiences outside the classroom.


By David Ruiz


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Nic Marais hosted the morning show for radio station 94.5 KFM in Cape Town, South Africa, for six years before finding his way to Keker & Van Nest LLP in San Francisco, where he is now a second-year associate.


Sofia Aguilar, a first-year associate at Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP in Los Angeles, was a spokeswoman and communications specialist for former San Diego Mayor Gerald ...

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