In an article published on August 14, 2024, in Law360’s “Ask a Mentor” series, Brooks Pierce partner Gary Parsons writes how, with courtroom opportunities becoming scarcer and scarcer, young lawyers can gain trial experience and training. Parsons discusses why young lawyers should be proactive and ask to be a part of a motion or a hearing, as more seasoned attorneys may need to be reminded that their younger colleagues want to be involved. He also explains, among other suggestions, that young lawyers should expect to start small and build their reputation both internally and externally.
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