A Day in the Life of an Associate Attorney at Haynes and Boone LLP
Alexander, a litigator at Haynes and Boone, LLP, describes a day's work as highly variable, depending on the caseload; "it really does vary a lot," often involving preparation for potential court appearances and work on both defense and plaintiff cases. The unpredictable nature of litigation is what Alexander finds most engaging about their career.
Law, Litigation, Legal Practice, Court Proceedings, Case Management
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Alexander Clark
Associate
Haynes and Boone, LLP
Austin College, 2012
The University of Texas School of Law, J.D.
Legal & Policy, Political Science, American Studies
Law
Legal
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, Veteran, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. The day-to-day activities of an attorney can vary significantly depending on their area of practice and the specific cases they handle.
2. For litigators, there's always a possibility that their work will lead to court appearances, and they might be involved in both defending and pursuing cases.
3. The variety and challenges inherent in legal work are a source of continued interest for the interviewee.
Transcript
What does the day in the life of an attorney look like?
"Well, like any good attorney, I'll tell you it depends. It really does; it varies a lot, especially depending on the kind of attorney you are.
For me, as a litigator, there's always the chance that what we're doing might end up in court. A lot of times, we're in court already by the time I start participating on a project.
We might be defending a case, or we might be pursuing a case. As a planner, but it's actually the variety that keeps it interesting for me."