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<blockquote data-quote="George Maxwell" data-source="post: 93589" data-attributes="member: 17165">Hi [USER=4782]@SLKEJRWOI97[/USER],This is fantastic. Thank you for starting this thread.My biggest piece of advice is to work with the people on the AC, rather than viewing them as your competition. This is a personal choice (others might disagree).I think that GR (at least at the types of firm I wanted to work at) want to see people who can work with others in a collaborative, constructive way. Demonstrating the ability to make connections quickly is an invaluable skill that is useful as a lawyer (as it is still very much a people business!). Building people up, rather than knocking them down (for example, in a negotiation exercise, or even a presentation) can show that you want the best for the team rather than that you are just looking for ways to shine individually.This approach was relevant for me because I wanted to work at a collaborative firm. I know that some firms might prefer very single-minded trainees. However, personally, I think the best result from working with, rather than against, those around you.The best way to execute this is to keep an eye out for the quieter individuals in your group and actively ask for their opinion/thoughts on things. Be friendly too and don't be afraid to be authentic (i.e., be honest if you don't know the answer and ask for, and use, ideas from others, rather than pushing your own under all circumstances)![USER=16764]@James Carrabino[/USER] and [USER=17155]@AvniD[/USER], really looking forward to reading your thoughts on this.Do share your pearls of wisdom too [USER=4782]@SLKEJRWOI97[/USER]!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="George Maxwell, post: 93589, member: 17165"] Hi [USER=4782]@SLKEJRWOI97[/USER], This is fantastic. Thank you for starting this thread. My biggest piece of advice is to work [I]with[/I] the people on the AC, rather than viewing them as your competition. This is a personal choice (others might disagree). I think that GR (at least at the types of firm I wanted to work at) want to see people who can work with others in a collaborative, constructive way. Demonstrating the ability to make connections quickly is an invaluable skill that is useful as a lawyer (as it is still very much a people business!). Building people up, rather than knocking them down (for example, in a negotiation exercise, or even a presentation) can show that you want the best for the team rather than that you are just looking for ways to shine individually. This approach was relevant for me because I wanted to work at a collaborative firm. I know that some firms might prefer very single-minded trainees. However, personally, I think the best result from working with, rather than against, those around you. The best way to execute this is to keep an eye out for the quieter individuals in your group and actively ask for their opinion/thoughts on things. Be friendly too and don't be afraid to be authentic (i.e., be honest if you don't know the answer and ask for, and use, ideas from others, rather than pushing your own under all circumstances)! [USER=16764]@James Carrabino[/USER] and [USER=17155]@AvniD[/USER], really looking forward to reading your thoughts on this. Do share your pearls of wisdom too [USER=4782]@SLKEJRWOI97[/USER]! [/QUOTE]

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