Family law is not one of those of areas of law where you can learn on the fly in a middle of a case. A UB Law program can help.

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Experience takes time, so for those of us with very limited experience, here are some helpful tips on who to contact when you don’t know the answer.

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Don't be afraid to look like you don't know anything, because compared to someone who has been practicing for decades, you truly do not know anything.

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A lot of times we are assisted by the mature and seasoned professionals in our business just because of our lack of experience and their genuine desire to help new members.

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It all began with a chance encounter with a complete stranger in a grocery store.

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Just don't forget that as a mentee, it is your responsibility also to invest in the relationship.

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Don't put on blinders to the broader societal implications of the practice of law.

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You can pick up something new in the practice of law and you can always do more to add to your “toolbox.”

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I forget how difficult it was to be a first-year associate, trying to learn both the practice of law and the actual law.

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Where do you seek advice and mentorship in your job as a general counsel?

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