Tips for becoming more independent as you progress from junior to midlevel? I am starting to be put into the position of just having to handle things including drafting and could use some advice from others.

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One thing that helped me (particularly for decisions where you’re unsure if you need a partner’s input) is to send an email with what you think should be done and your reasoning why (without burning too much time of course). A lot of the partners I work with love knowing that I have the thought process covered while still knowing that they have enough of an update to give a yes/no answer quickly. Also, it helps because they may point out a different way of looking at it that helps refine your thought process. Win-win.

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Agreed

Learn to trust your gut and make a call (level-appropriate of course)

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