I started my first job out of law school a week ago in-house. I previously interned at this company twice so I already know a lot of the attorneys thankfully. Any general advice?

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Hopefully not an issue at your company, but most companies do a pretty poor job of training young attorneys compared to firms. You should do a lot of reading in your practice area to self-train and attend cold cle’s. Lots of free CLE offered by firms to in house lawyers.

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I was in a similar spot, I’d just try to learn as much as you can from the GC and other attorneys. I convinced them to get practical law so I can learn more, and am always asking questions. Your first couple of months will be rough, you’ll feel like your drowning. I won’t say it gets easier but you get better at dealing with it. Good luck!

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My first job out of law school was in house as well. What MC 1 just said was my reality in regards to the poor (basically nonexistent) training I received. The best thing that happened to me was joining the Association of Corporate Counsel (your company will usually pay for your membership). Best of luck!

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Oh awesome, yeah I’m int Atlanta so I’d join that chapter! Okay you’ve sold me. Do you get a referral discount or anything, if so I’ll DM you and put you down!

Aside from professional development, start building good relationships with all the other internal stakeholders.

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