While being elected partner is not the litmus test for success in the practice of law, it is a notable career achievement. I remember realizing early in my career that there was no guidebook for how to make partner, and every attorney I asked seemed to have different advice.

This article, nevertheless, takes a stab at providing a rough outline of tips, broken down by stages of practice, for developing as an attorney, which could help maximize the chances of making partner.

I. Junior Associate: Years One to Three of Practice

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