At Dorf on Law, Ori J. Herstein has written a useful and entertaining post titled "Advice to the New Junior Associate in Big Law." It's full of good practical advice, like this bit of wisdom on the role of partners--
Partners like to feel that they and their work are of grave importance. Let them. In many ways associates function as a mirror for generating a flattering reflection, a sounding board for ideas and venting, and a sponge to absorb frustrations. It’s just how it is.
There's much more in the full post.
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