Legal Ethics for New Attorneys

The New Rules of Professional Conduct: What Lawyers Need to Know about New Rule 1.1 [Competence] and Rule 1.3 [Diligence]

Alara Chilton
Attorney at Law

With the November 1, 2018 effective date for California’s new Rules of Professional Conduct fast approaching, you may be wondering how new Rule 1.1 [Competence] and new Rule 1.3 [Diligence] will affect your practice. How do these rules differ from one another and what do they require of practitioners? Here is a brief look at what attorneys need to know about these two new rules.

Tips from the Pros

Following Up on Your First Year

Marti Worms
Assistant Director, Alumni Advising and Employment Reporting
University of San Diego School of Law

Now that Fall has arrived, many of you who graduated from law school last year are approaching one-year of practice or maybe more, depending on whether you had a post-bar position lined up after graduation. Whether you are a brand new attorney or a young lawyer with two or three years in practice, consider delving into the following four areas for a do-it-yourself career assessment.

Features

A Daily Morning Routine Will Start Your Day Right

Monty McIntyre
ADR Services, Inc.

There is no right or wrong way to set your morning routine. The key is to set it and stick to it. If you do you will be amazed by the benefits you get from it. Attorney Monty McIntyre outlines his morning routine and discusses its benefits.

Getting Involved as a New Lawyer

Lilys D. McCoy
Director of the Center for Solo Practitioners & Solo Practice Concentration
Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Many new lawyers ask me, “What is the best way to get experience, mentorship, and training?” I always respond, “Get out there and get involved!” There are two opportunities that provide wonderful experience and training to young lawyers that I would like to focus on here.

Scene At

Have you been "Scene At" the latest events? Check out pics of recent happenings. If you have photos of SDCBA emerging attorney members at recent events, submit them to bar@sdcba.org.