Jones Day Talks
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Jones Day Talks
Perspectives and PathwaysFrom Law School to Lawyer: Crushing the New Lawyer Learning Curve
40 minutes Posted Jun 24, 2026 at 2:59 pm.
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Leaving law school and starting a career can feel overwhelming. In fact, a recent survey indicates that nearly half of new law associates believe that law school did not prepare them adequately for their current roles. In this edition of Jones Day Talks’ “Perspectives and Pathways” series, Shirlethia Franklin, Ashley Gullett, and J’Niah Kupoluyi discuss practical steps and strategies new lawyers can consider to shorten the learning curve and position themselves for early success.