The Seven Year Trap by Charles Gillis
Many people dream of becoming a lawyer. Each year about 40,000 students graduate law school in the United States. The majority of these new lawyers will try to find work in private practice. They take their first steps on the path to partnership, unaware of the many pitfalls lurking ahead. Not all will reach the partnership level. In fact, some leave the legal profession after only a few years of employment.The Seven Year Trap explains how the business of law works. To survive law firm life, new lawyers need a fundamental understanding of how the business operates and their role in it. To find long term success and an eventual seat at the ownership table, they need an awareness of what really matters on the route to promotion. These critical issues aren't always addressed in law school. After more than 25 years working in law firm administration, Charles Gillis has embarked on a mission to help young lawyers avoid the traps which can detour or derail their legal career. With detailed tips and information from the back office management perspective, readers will gain insight into what factors should be prioritized and which issues should be approached with caution. Charles shares details on the discussions and decisions which occur behind closed doors. By entering the profession with this insider wisdom, new lawyers can identify avoidable obstacles and successfully navigate their path to partnership.
Gillis, Charles: - Charles Gillis has over 20 years of machine design experience. He is a mechanical design engineer for the Proctor & Gamble Company. For the last 6 years, he has taught WPI's Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing courses. He is also a contributing author to Machine Designer's Reference, published by Industrial Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780692195666 |
| ISBN 10 | 0692195661 |
| Title | The Seven Year Trap |
| Author | Charles Gillis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Charles Gillis |
| Year published | 2018-10-27 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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