An Associate’s First Year: A Guide to Thriving at a Law Firm is a new published title from PLI Press.

There is more to thriving as a new law firm associate than doing great legal work. Associates must also demonstrate commitment to law firm values; capably manage up and down within their firm; successfully interact with people of different generations, cultures, and backgrounds; champion diversity and inclusion; work smartly and efficiently; contribute to innovation within their firms; manage their workloads; continually learn about their clients’ businesses; and so much more.

An Associate’s First Year, edited by Jennifer L. Bluestein and featuring contributions from more than a dozen experts—including partners, professional developments directors, law firm associates, and other legal industry professionals—provides new associates first-hand insights and guidance on:

• The expectations of a first-year attorney
• Starting off right in the first six months
• Time management
• Creating “positive visibility” for yourself
• The importance of pro bono work early in your career
• Receiving and responding to performance feedback
• Fostering inclusion in a diverse workplace
• Self-editing your written work
• Practicing self-care
• Getting the most out of year-end reviews
• Knowing when it’s time to leave your firm

Each chapter is full of practical suggestions to help new associates navigate their first year of practice at a law firm.

If you would like to order a print copy, please email libraryrelations@pli.edu.