Big & Medium Law Firm Practice

This course helps bridge the gap between studying law and practicing law for students interested in joining a big or medium law firm.

The course will give students practical skills to succeed as an associate in a big/medium law firm. The course includes (without limitation):

• an introduction and overview of big/medium firms including firm structure and governance;
• professionalism and professional identity development;
• interactions within and outside the firm;
• approach to various types of assignments, written and oral presentations;
• working independently and collaboratively;
• working with support staff;
• billing, ethics, and best practices;
• deadline management;
• client service and management;
• client privacy issues;
• conflicts of interest;
• courtroom etiquette;
• business development; and,
• associate performance expectations and evaluation.