The new rules of recruitment in 2010

The skill set of a 21st-century lawyer will be notably different from what the last century’s practitioner possessed. As fixed-fee arrangements become more common, lawyers will be prized for project management skills and efficient work habits. As collaboration becomes more important, lawyers will be valued for their aptitude for teamwork and their willingness to share. As globalization and technology continue to advance, lawyers who are multi-lingual and scientifically adept will be in great demand. Painfully few firms now look for these assets in the recruitment process.

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