I think a REAL system needs to be in place to allow women to take a year or two off and work part time and then rejoin the firm. It is crazy that you have to choose the firm or your family. 6 people have commented. Add your voice...

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The way a lot of firms think about training is wrong, in my opinion. A one-hour seminar every few weeks doesn’t really count as “training.” This counts, in most cases, as a cursory view from 30,000 feet. Real training is where 3 or 4 associates can spend a couple hours with a partner (almost like a small classroom setting) and ask questions to get a real understanding of a particular area of law. This could be done by practice group. If every junior associate could spend just 2 hours each week with a partner, associates would increase their knowledge and usefulness exponentially. 1 person have commented. Add your voice...