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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP. How realistic is it for a person straight out of law school to build a book of business in 7-8 years? And is that a prerequisite to make partner?

If necessary, then what happens to the person who does excellent work for her partner, but in the time frame hasn't been able to build a book?[/quote]

People do it. It comes most easily to those who already have extensive social and professional connections. But seven to eight years is a good amount of time to build those relationships; if it isn’t apparent that you are partner material by then, it never will be.

“Excellent work” is generally not sufficient. The world is not a meritocracy, no matter how much we may pretend it is or want it to be. Those who do “excellent work” who can’t make rain may remain a senior associate or have their title changed to counsel while they continue to provide support to partners, or may be encouraged (or forced) to move on to a role that suits them better — in house, government, hang-out-a-shingle, whatever.[/quote]

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