Some Advice to the New, or Soon to be Lawyer

This podcast episode discusses the challenges and expectations that young lawyers face when transitioning from law school to the legal profession. The speakers emphasize the importance of being prepared for the unexpected and adapting to the different demands and responsibilities of practicing law. They highlight the need for young lawyers to develop strong communication and interpersonal skills, manage their time effectively, and seek support from mentors and colleagues. The episode also explores the challenges of being a litigation lawyer, the importance of issue spotting and solution solving, embracing discomfort and mistakes, qualities that make an attorney a good candidate for partnership, embracing constructive criticism, the significance of mentorship and support, getting involved in extracurricular activities and networking, building a strong resume and network, and the benefits of podcasting for lawyers. It concludes with a discussion on the historic agreement reached by the US women's soccer team to receive equal pay as the men's team, highlighting the significance of this achievement for gender equality in sports.