The key for most deferred law firm associates who are working at public interest and government agencies is to concentrate on developing as many legal skills as possible. And the challenge for agencies is to get the most out of them for about a year, meaning associates have to get up to speed quickly. "Frankly it's about a six-month learning curve to catch up," said Lynne Kelley, the New York City Bar's executive director, at a training program. "That is, it will take six months before you feel you won't throw up."
November 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
Had the economy not gone into a tail spin, Christopher Reid would likely be elbow-deep in research for discovery in a patent lawsuit at Ropes & Gray.
Instead, Ropes & Gray announced in March that it was delaying start dates for new associates and those who chose to could work at non-profit agencies for a $60,000 stipend. Reid said he was initially “freaked out” but later decided the non-profit work might pull him out of his research comfort zone by forcing him into court with clients.
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