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The rate of attrition of lawyers from law firms and the law ' both men and women ' is a concern around the country. It is financially costly and disruptive. It interferes with client service; is discouraging to colleagues; disrupts mentoring relationships; and hampers succession planning.
What is it that keeps lawyers committed to the practice of law? What can law firms do to keep young attorneys passionate about the law? What can lawyers do to retain the passion?
Keeping passion in the law requires the commitment of both the law firm and the individual lawyer. People look forward to coming to work when their environment is cohesive and inclusive, and they feel good about themselves, their colleagues, and their firm. Firms that take steps to develop and maintain a working environment in which attorneys feel connected, valued, and part of a team, and in which they have an opportunity to grow and advance are more likely to retain lawyers who have a passion for the practice of law. Nothing will extinguish the passion more quickly than a sense of exclusion and stagnation.
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