Start Off Strong
In this interactive workshop, new attorneys will learn specific tips for
incorporating the advanced-writing skills that distinguish the best lawyers’
work product.
We will critique, edit, and revise excerpts from recent famous cases, deals,
and disputes. Participants will also receive The Associate Toolkit
with custom models, checklists, and answers to the writing questions they’re
likely to have their first year and beyond.
Unique Components
- Practical writing materials and guides you can distribute as part of your
new-associate orientation
- Option to use partner surveys to customize the program
- Option to provide personalized feedback to associates
Sample Agenda
| 9:00 am |
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Style: Trimming Clutter |
| 10:30 am |
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Email Interlude |
| 10:45 am |
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Short Break |
| 11:00 am |
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Structure: Tracking Readers’ Questions |
| 11:45 am |
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Usage Challenge |
| 12:00 pm |
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End |
Enthusiastic Feedback
Nearly 1,000 new associates attend a Start Off Strong program each
year. Participants consistently endorse the program for colleagues; the average
overall evaluation is 4.92 on a 5-point scale.
- “Geared at helping us solve real problems.”
- “Informative, sharp, and tuned in to issues I care about.”
- “I can use these tips as soon as I get back to my desk.”
- “Tremendously helpful and clear.”
- “Directly addresses many concerns I had.”
- “Will improve my legal writing ability immediately.”
- “Excellent. This program contains practical advice for junior associates
on what partners are looking for.”
- “Materials are extremely practical and useful.”
- “Your course has given me concrete steps to start my projects. Thank
you!”
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