Back to Basics

By Paula Tsurutani
July 2020
 

There are some skills law graduates don’t learn in school, but you can help fill the gaps.

According to an ABA report, more than 34,000 law students graduated in 2018 — most finding jobs in law firms. After spending several years in school, a considerable chunk of money and many hours studying and stressing, new hires face additional challenges when transitioning from law student to lawyer. 

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