Lawyer Training & Professional Development

 A Message from Our Chief Training & Development Officer

"This is a wonderful time to join Sidley, as we expand and innovate with regard to our lawyer training and career development initiatives firm-wide. Many firms have a person in charge of professional development, yet Sidley's investment in a coast-to-coast team with depth and breadth, a team of experienced professionals in the field, is unprecedented. We're always building on the vast amount of partner energy devoted to helping our associates and summer associates progress, and adding resources—from one-on-one assistance to global programming, from hands-on learning opportunities to online tools, tips, and techniques—to help each individual further thrive and prosper at Sidley. Our award winning lawyer training and career development team stands ready to help guide your professional success.” 
Kathy M. Morris

 Programs for New Associates

• Extensive annual New Associate Orientation
• Pocket MBA, plus a primer on basic finance and accounting terms
• Advanced Legal Writing and Transactional Drafting Workshops
• Corporate and Litigation Basic Skills Sessions
• Subject Specific Practice Group Training Sessions for New Lawyers

Multi-Level Curricula for Ongoing Development

• Corporate College for second-year transactional associates firm-wide
• Leading Litigators series for associates in their second year and beyond in the U.S. offices
• Mid-level Motions Practice and Deposition Workshops 
• Senior Associate Presentation Skills Training
• Managerial Skills Programs for Associates and Partners 
  

Innovations

• Using the latest technologies to increase the effectiveness of existing training
• Introducing greater interactivity and shorter training programs
• Enhancing speakers' presentations and extending programs firm-wide

Additional Resources

• Quick Videos, Tip Sheets, and Terms of the Week available on Sidley's Intranet
• One-on-One Skills and Professional Development Coaching
• Practice Area Live and Web-based MCLE Programs and Series

 

Training Awards

• 2011 LearningElite award for the firm from Chief Learning Officer magazine
• 2011 Learning In Practice award for the Learning Team from Chief Learning Officer magazine
• 2011 Top Young Trainer award to team member Peter Glowacki from Training magazine

"In both content and organization, the Litigation Boot Camp in LA surpassed any training program I've attended, and I am a better attorney because of it."

- Litigation associate