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Professional Development:: Creating a Successful Summer Associate Training Program

By Jacqueline G. Meyer
March 28, 2008

We've all seen them. They usually gather in our lobbies in late May/early June wearing shiny new shoes, cardigans, button downs, khakis, or the like. Armed with a nervous grin and a legal pad, they wait, patiently, for the Recruiting Coordinator, Summer Associate Committee Member, or Professional Development Manager to take them to their first destination. Some strike up conversation with a neighbor. Others pensively stare out big windows at the scenery below. All are anxious to begin their 10- to 12-week adventure through their new world. When a familiar face finally steps out of the elevator and flashes a smile, they are relieved. It's time to begin. They are, you guessed it, your summer associate class.

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