Support For New Lawyers

Making the transition from successful law school student to self-employed legal professional is a challenge. Many aspiring lawyers who thrive during law school struggle to establish themselves as independent professionals after getting their degrees. The steep...

Becoming a licensed attorney in Washington state is a very lengthy and expensive process. Aspiring lawyers dedicate years and tens of thousands of dollars to their educations, and graduation doesn't automatically lead to gainful employment in most cases. Some new...

Education alone won't lead to a successful career, even if someone pursues an advanced degree. Those who have finished their graduate degrees and who want to develop a licensed profession may seek out an internship as a way of beginning their careers. In theory, an...

Graduating from law school represents the culmination of years of intensive efforts by a prospective lawyer. Of course, simply finishing school does not automatically lead to a successful legal practice. Recent graduates who intend to practice law in a private firm...

All alumni of Seattle University School of Law have probably heard of the Incubator Program at some point in their law school journey. If you have been on the fence about participating in the program, it could be helpful to consider some of the advantages that come...

As a new attorney, getting your law firm started can be a considerable challenge that requires a lot of resources. While you may have the skill and the knowledge to aid your clients, you may still lack experience and other necessary factors. Thankfully, there is a way...

Beginning a new career path can be challenging, especially in the field of law. Thankfully, there are certain resources in place to aid in this journey. The Support For New Lawyers Program is one of those resources. There are a few key benefits to participating...

As young lawyers navigate the terrain of setting up a successful practice, they eventually find nonbillable duties burden their time. Hours a new layer spends on clerical tasks take away from time spent on building a successful practice. It may be advantageous to look...

When new lawyers in Washington are first stepping foot into what they hope will be a long-winded and successful career, it is often a time of unsettling confusion. While they may have a clear vision of where they aspire to be, getting there can often be quite the...

When you are starting out as a new lawyer, having a good support system is crucial, especially from other lawyers. A great way to get support from other lawyers is to join a bar association. These associations are made up of lawyers that share your practice and/or are...