As part of this program, attorneys coach students regarding legal issues and effective advocacy skills in preparation for an appellate argument and a mock trial tournament. I have assisted with students' preparation for these competitions and my involvement has helped me hone my own advocacy skills in a unique forum. My advice to law students is to be aggressive in seeking a mentor and assertive in securing quality work that interests you. Strive to maintain a life and identity apart from work. Without question, life as a litigator is hectic.
Hours are long and erratic, and time virtually disappears.
In particular, life in a large firm presents many opportunities for sacrifice. While the demands of a large firm practice can be great, the rewards reaped from working in an environment comprised of talented, diverse attorneys, a constant stream of new and exciting cases and the opportunity to explore new disciplines can be equally great. Answered in the affirmative, the right large firm can provide a richness of experience and quality of life desired by many but experienced by few.