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The firm believes that the program helps the firm respon to the currenteconomic climate, in whic h law firms are either rescinding offerd to incoming associates or by deferring theire start dates. The firm also believes the prograk will offer clients somecost savings, because clientsd will be billed at a lowet rate for work done by associatea in the apprenticeship program, according to a news release. clients are expressing concern with the current modelk for hiringnew associates, which is to pay top dollar to new lawyers and then immediately put these inexperienced attorneyz to work for clients,” said John R.
Crockett III, chairmahn of the firm, said in the “We’re presenting an alternative — the opportunity for younf attorneys to develop and master theirt legal skills through an apprenticeship so that they are sooner able to deliver real value at less cost tothe client.” Associates who complete the apprenticeshipo program can earn a bonus based on theirf performance, as well as the opportunityy to return to the regular pay track aftef their first year, if they meet performance
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