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'Much of who I am today is a product of their guidance. It's like an invisible business card.' Opinion
just ended. What a relief for those who spent 5 to 6 months reviewing for it. Now that it’s done, graduates start to think about where to apply for their first job. This may sound simple. But, in looking for a first job, what exactly are you looking for?
We call the first 5 years of lawyering as its formative years. It’s where one’s work ethic gets shaped. In a profession where there’s ten ways to skin the same cat, figuring out which methodology aligns with one’s values isn’t easy. Mentors can guide you through this process. You want a career that aligns with your values? Invest in searching for a mentor who will respect, and support that.
Searching for a mentor isn’t easy. They aren’t found in a flyer or during a recruitment dinner. Finding one means a lot of research and digging. You’ll need to look into an office’s history, not just its current roster. You need to talk to people who work there, and more importantly, to those who no longer do. You are looking for someone who sets expectations or targets. Because, as I often counsel young lawyers, a mentor isn’t a buddy.
As you may have surmised by now, mentors are people who willingly make time to engage/teach others. Considering how busy lawyers are, that’s not something that you stumble upon by accident. Mentoring requires commitment. And the sad reality is, it cannot be done en masse. As each person is unique, mentoring styles will be different. And often, finding a match is a deeply personal process. It is possible that the mentor you want won’t be available.
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