Law Firms Seek to Close Pandemic-Induced Skills Gap in Junior Lawyers with Innovative Training Strategies

The COVID-19 pandemic has left a noticeable skills gap among junior lawyers entering the field, a challenge many law firms are currently addressing. According to experts Stacey Schwartz at Katten, Diane Costigan at Winston & Strawn, and Lauren Tierney at Freshfields, there are effective ways to tackle this issue. They propose delivering high-impact training to junior lawyers through concise, interactive sessions that last under 30 minutes. These training modules are designed to efficiently develop necessary skills to bridge the gap caused by recent disruptions. For more detailed insights on the proposed strategies, consider accessing the full Law360 analysis.