Although law firms do not tend to adhere to the typical structure of most for-profit businesses, the politics certainly can feel rather typical. As associates try to impress partners, backs get stabbed, “friends” get crossed, and lawyers suddenly have to admit that some TV lawyer drama at least got the drama part right.
But, office politics don’t have to be tricky. After all, just about everyone is seeking the same exact things in a law firm: promotion to partner and/or more money. Below, you’ll find three tips to help you navigate law firm office politics.
