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12 Young Law. (ABA) 1 (2007-2008)

handle is hein.journals/yglwyr12 and id is 1 raw text is: LAWY E R Volume 12, Number 1 October 2007 ushig Through to Partnership: Advice for Midlevel Associates By Henry J. Noye ou are a self-motivated attorney who has suc- cessfuLLy navigated the path to becoming a valued midlevel associate at a well- regarded law firm. You already know the importance of basics such as billable hours, client satisfaction, and seeking a mentor. Now, in order get on the partnership track and move forward in your career, it is time to focus more on a win- ning mental approach than daily strategies. I recently crossed the part- nership threshold (not without my own set of challenges) and understand that making the transition from midlevel associ- ate to new partner can be daunting. Also, I am cognizant that times have changed and making partner is not the dream of every associate. Thus, 'partnership, for some, can also refer to the attainment of your paradigmatic professional position. I am frequently amazed by my friends and colleagues in the pro- fession who become unnerved by the idea of reaching that next Level, almost as if their prior accomplishments were not real If you find yourself feeling this way, remember you are the same per- son that eschewed (some of) the parties to study as an undergrad- uate. You are the same person that dutifully studied for the LSAT when there was a Litany of other survived Civ Pro and Property (including the Rule Against Perpetuities)! And you passed at least one bar exam. So why should those feats help you now? It's simple: you've demonstrated the ability to set and accomplish attainable goals. Now you just need to believe that, as it relates to your Legal career, past per- formance is indicative of future success. Thanks to the Socratic Method many Law students spend three years searching for ways to spend your free time. You m continued on page 2