Millennials, Boomers, and Xers: Generational Differences in the Law Workplace

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Differences between the generations of people you work with and for can affect your work life.  As simple as this might sound (Duh, my grandfather thinks totally different from me) it’s important to know about differences in your efforts to succeed in the law workplace.

The Law Library has a great book on this topic that we have highlighted previously:  The Millennial Lawyer : Making the Most of Generational Differences in the Firm.  Following chapters on topics like feedback, connectedness, and the economy are a collection of useful tools to help Millennial lawyers hone in on what matters to them in their legal careers. These include – A Millennial Lawyer survey,    One Hundred Factors for Assessing Your Options, and a Self-Assessment Checklist.

If you are interested in reading even more on the topic of generational differences here are some good articles—all of which you can find on Westlaw Next:

 

  • MILLENNIALS: WHAT OTHER GENERATIONS SAY ABOUT YOU, Law Practice May/June, 2013, 39 No. 3 Law Prac. 48
  • BABY BOOMERS MEET MILLENNIALS IN THE LEGAL WORKPLACE: FROM FACE-LIFT TO FACEBOOK,Utah Bar Journal November/December, 2011, 24-DEC Utah B.J. 8
  • MANAGING THE MILLENNIAL ASSOCIATE, Wyoming Lawyer August, 2009, 32-AUG Wyo. Law. 58
  • MILLENNIALS:  Tips for Building a Foundation for Success, Law Practice January/February, 2009 35 No. 1 Law Prac. 55
  • BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND GUIDING THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION’S RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, Barry Law Review Fall, 2012 18 Barry L. Rev. 167
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