Law School's Missed Lessons: Be An Indispensable Associate

By Ashley Dillon and Erin Naeger ( April 7, 2025, 2:08 PM EDT) -- While law school teaches everything from civil procedure to stare decisis, there are some aspects of practicing law that aren't covered during the three years that lead up to the bar exam. In this Expert Analysis series, attorneys offer advice on navigating real-world aspects of legal practice that are often overlooked in law school. If there is a professional skill you would like to write about, email expertanalysis@law360.com....

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