Favorite Parts of Being an Associate Lawyer at King and Spalding
Christopher enjoys the "increasing amounts of responsibility" and the ability to "make a difference" in their cases at King & Spalding, a stark contrast to the feeling of being a "cog in the machine" at some larger firms. The firm's culture empowers associates, allowing them to engage in challenging intellectual work and feel valued as important team players who directly impact case outcomes.
Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Responsibility, Intellectual Stimulation, Making a Difference
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Christopher Jew
Associate (lawyer)
King & Spalding, LLP
University of California, Davis
USC Gould School of Law, J.D.; UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA
Economics
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness, Law
Legal
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Veteran
Video Highlights
1. Increasing responsibility and making a difference on cases are highlights of the role.
2. The practice of law presents challenging intellectual exercises and requires thinking on one's feet, especially during trials and arbitrations.
3. The team-oriented approach ensures that everyone is a valued player, making a significant impact on cases, unlike some large law firms where individuals may feel like a small cog in a larger machine.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
What I enjoy most about my current role is the increasing responsibility and that I make a difference on my cases. The practice of law can be challenging.
It can also be fun because we're presented with challenging intellectual and analytical exercises. Law is really engaging, especially when you're in trial or arbitration, and you're making decisions that matter and have an impact.
At some large law firms, you can feel like a cog in the machine, questioning the impact you're making. But here, on my team, I never question that. Everyone is a valued, important team player making a difference.
The partners here empower us and give us greater responsibility. That's what I greatly enjoy about my role here.