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Law Practice

Jun. 19, 2018

Taking the first steps towards success

Congratulations to the recent bar admittees for successfully completing those long years of studying the rule of law. Now you need to learn how to actually practice law.

Valerie Fontaine

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Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith

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Taking the first steps towards success
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Congratulations for successfully completing those long years of studying the rule of law! Now you need to learn how to actually practice law.

First, you need to learn what is required for success in your current organization. Schedule a time to meet with your supervising attorney let him or her know that you want to move up in the firm and are willing to do what it takes to get th...

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