First year attorney- working at a boutique law firm for about 10 months. Just had a PIP sent to me. What do I do?

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Irrespective of your firm’s intentions, the PIP will demotivate you and make you feel anxious, thereby interfering with your work and any real progress. Start looking for another job and networking. Good luck.

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Look to start moving. Never a good sign..

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Before panicking I would see if this is standard protocol for the firm. Odds are it isn’t, but take the critique to heart. Speak to your supervisor about it and areas where you could improve. If it’s something that you can control, take control of it. If it’s based off supervision review and limitations by your supervisor, making it seem like a catch-22, it might be time to move on.

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whats a PIP?

Personal improvement plan

Yea so there is really no way to answer this question. In larger firms PIPs are a way to document the file prior to termination but at a 10 attorney shop there is an even chance your employer wants you to improve to retain you.

Run as fast as you can. Speaking from experience, there are no survivors. Happy to DM you if you want to chat more.

I signed on a client 1 day after I signed my PIP. Still don’t think I’ll survive?

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