Navigating Professional Standards: Participating In The Law Firm Recruit Without A Professional Background

• Published date: 05 April 2024
• Subject Matter: Law Practice Management, Human Resource Management , Recruiting
• Law Firm: Lerners LLP
• Author: Brienna French

Embarking on a career in law without a legal family background or previous exposure to the legal field is a daunting experience. Yet, this is a journey that many law students and aspiring lawyers undertake successfully. I had difficulty navigating this landscape, as I am a first-generation lawyer and have no professional background in this field. However, I do acknowledge that I had some support throughout my experience, as my partner is an internationally trained lawyer. Despite this, I did sometimes feel difficulty navigating the landscape of law school and the recruit, and my intention in writing this blog is to share what I learned throughout this experience to better level the playing field.

The path to practicing law in many firms involves understanding and embodying the professional standards of the legal profession, which are often unspoken. This blog is intended to serve as a brief 'guide' to those looking to...