HLC Global Lawyer Development framework - Flipbook - Page 7
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader | Lawyer Development Framework
Associate (Entry-Level)
■ Has a good working knowledge and understanding of legal principles of own practice
area, along with a working knowledge of other related practice areas
■ Spots key issues and identifies potential claims and issues
■ Demonstrates a working knowledge of procedural, statutory, and/or regulatory
framework in pertinent specialty area
■ Is resourceful and knows where to find information
■ Understands the industry and market in which the practice area and clients operate
■ Proactively stays aware of legal developments affecting pertinent specialty areas
■ Is aware of ethical and legal compliance requirements as well as firm policies
and procedures
Associate (Experienced)
■ Starting to be identified as a specialist in one or more areas
■ Demonstrates substantive and useful knowledge of concepts and issues in pertinent
specialty area, identifying and obtaining any additional information or research needed
■ Uses knowledge of specialty area to creatively identify and solve potential issues
■ Builds substantive and useful knowledge of the procedural, statutory, and/or regulatory
framework in a pertinent specialty area
■ Has a strong working knowledge of industry terms and is able to actively think about
them and how they apply to client situations
■ Demonstrates ability to apply firm policies and procedures, ethics, rules, and compliance
principles in practice
Senior Associate
■ Demonstrates extensive knowledge of all aspects of pertinent specialty area, including
knowledge of emerging issues and trends
■ Is seen by clients and colleagues as a source of advice for others and an expert in
own field
■ Uses mastery of subject area to craft, negotiate, and implement innovative arguments,
positions, and solutions
■ Leads on consideration of potential ethical, compliance, and policy issues as they arise
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