College Experiences That Helped a Partner at Rimon Law Succeed
To succeed in a professional graduate program and subsequent career, Ben, a Partner at Rimon Law, emphasizes achieving "really good grades" and high LSAT/GMAT scores. Success also hinges on strong interpersonal skills, including "learning to be very attuned to what other people want" and communicating effectively about services and costs to foster good client relationships.
Communication, Professional Development, Academic Excellence, Client Relations, Law
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Ben Douglas
Partner
Rimon Law
UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley -- JD and MPP
History, Art History
Law
Legal
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Get good grades and scores on relevant standardized tests (LSAT, GMAT, etc.).
2. Learn to understand and adapt to different communication styles of clients and colleagues.
3. Clearly explain services and costs, and deliver services clearly to build strong client relationships.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
The most important thing if you want to go to a good, professional graduate school is to get really good grades in college. Get really good scores on the LSAT or GMAT, or whatever the applicable test is.
Then, again, learn to be very attuned to what other people want. Meet them where they are. Some people want brief communications, while others prefer longer ones. You just need to be attuned to that.
Explain the services you're providing and what they'll cost before you begin. Then, provide those services in a clear way, with clear communication. This will lead to success and good client relationships.