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Have you been on a stabilizing trajectory? This is a long career. One year doesn’t mean a ton. Spend some time reviewing what you have done, what you have learned, who you’ve worked with, and what you are looking forward to tackle. That will help you with goal setting as well as self-advocacy. First years are in control of very little but their attitude.
Community Builder
Thank you, I appreciate that
Lots (if not most) of first years don’t hit their hours - don’t stress too much. Just try to be proactive and make yourself available if/when people reach out for your help.
Honestly op I’m sorry but this is not good. Are you happy at the firm? I would consider lateraling if everyone is too busy to mentor you- not a good sign imho. You deserve better!
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Wow, super helpful. Screenshotting this perspective. Thank you!
Coach
Same boat, worried but try not to allow the worry to beat me down.
Volunteer for research or maybe the group has projects that have been push to the back burner like precedent docs or template checklists, etc. may not be the most glamorous work. Even if you don’t have hours, stress the work you have done and what you are prepared to do.
Community Builder
Thanks for tips
Subject Expert
Is your group slow?
Been there
Mentor
Seek out the seniors to teach you, watch PLIs, look up stuff on PLC.
Mentor
How low?