Legal Career Development
/ˈliːɡəl kəˈrɪər dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of acquiring skills, experience, and credentials necessary for advancement within the legal profession.
She focused on legal career development by attending specialized workshops and networking events.
- (n.) Institutional programs or initiatives designed to support law students and practicing attorneys in career planning and professional growth.
The firm offers a legal career development program to help junior associates prepare for partnership.
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- legal career development
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Commentary
In legal drafting and scholarship, this term often appears in the context of professional development and education programs aimed at lawyers and law students.
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