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A Message from Our Chief Training & Development Officer
"This is a truly unique 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 already 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 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
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Pocket MBA, plus a primer on basic finance and accounting terms
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Advanced Legal Writing and Transactional Drafting Workshops
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Corporate and Litigation Basic Skills Sessions
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Subject Specific Practice Group Training Sessions for New Lawyers
Multi-Level Curricula for Ongoing Development
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Corporate College for second-year transactional associates firm-wide
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Leading Litigators series for associates in their second year and beyond in the U.S. offices
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Mid-level Motions Practice program using video critique and learn-by-doing format
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Senior Associate Presentation Skills Workshops
Innovations
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Using the latest technologies to increase the effectiveness of existing training
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Encouraging greater interactivity and shorter training programs
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Enhancing speakers' presentations and extending programs firm-wide
Other New Resources
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Quick Videos on key topics, Tip Sheets, and Terms of the Week available on Sidley's Intranet
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One-on-One Training and Coaching
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Sidley Practice Group Live and Web-based MCLE Programs and Series
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"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."
- San Francisco litigation associate
"The program on the new NY rules of Professional Conduct was well structured and executed... one of the better CLE experiences I've had."
- New York transactional associate
"I thought the presentation skills session was very valuable - and pointed out some problems that I wasn't even aware of. I have no suggestions for changes - it was short, sweet, to the point, and very effective."
- Chicago litigation associate
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