Developing Attorneys for the Future: What Can We Learn From the Fast Trackers?, by Lori Berman et al

Berman et al. discuss the known attributes of “fast trackers,” or individuals who set themselves apart as workplace leaders. Senior partners and the like tend to recognize these high-performing individuals easily, but businesses would benefit from labeling and categorizing early signs of excellence in new and prospective hires. While consensus exists that GPA and law school prestige frequently do not directly correlate with workplace excellence, only recently have more subtle distinctions become measurable. This article discusses such distinctive factors, delineates how they can be noticed early, and prescribes methods to develop the fast trackers’ most desirable traits.

Read more from Berman, Bock, Aiken, Developing Attorneys for the Future: What Can We Learn From the Fast Trackers?CLSP Papers & Reports, Paper 2 (2012).

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