#54: Specialization v. Broader Practice: Navigating Career Paths for Associates in BigLaw

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Having subject matter expertise is important but how specialized should you be in your practice? Your firm may be urging you to identify one or two key areas of core practice, so how do you go about doing that, and how do you know which ones are right for you, given both your short and long term career goals? It’s not only about specialization, but about how you differentiate yourself while at the same time maintaining broader skill sets for resilience when you need to adapt and be resilient in a changing legal market. Finding that balance between specialization and flexibility is key.