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 a 170-page New 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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