With the economy going downhill, and dramatic and increasingly frequent reports of layoffs at law firms across the country, summer associate angst seems to be at an all-time high. In pursuit of the golden ticket -- the job offer -- Lynne Traverse, recruiting and professional development manager at Bryan Cave, says it's essential that summer associates focus on the job at hand and not let themselves slide into a meltdown. Traverse offers some creative and productive responses to some downturn dilemmas.
June 18, 2008 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
With the economy going downhill, and dramatic and increasingly frequent reports of layoffs at law firms across the country, summer associate angst seems to be at an all-time high.
Let’s talk about this unexpected challenge. It’s only natural to feel suddenly devalued, confused and worried about your future. Especially after the feeding frenzy of the 2007 recruiting season, summer class sizes may now strike some of you as bloated.
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