So, you recently graduated law school and secured gainful employment. Well done. Now it’s time to prove yourself by delivering quality work on your assignments. For even the most confident young attorneys, a new assignment can give rise to anxiety, stress and fear. If this sounds familiar to you, take a breath and break it down.
When receiving a new assignment, the natural inclination for many young attorneys is to hit the ground running without knowing which direction they’re headed. Backtracking will inevitably be required in such cases. If, however, you take the time to map out your route before putting on your sneakers, you’ll find that you’ll not only squash those ugly feelings, but you’ll increase your efficiency, speed and productivity.
