A Clockworks Approach to Lawyer Development

William D. HendersonIndiana University Maurer School of Law

Original Cravath System

• Finding good raw talent• Pay a salary• Training rotation system

― Substantive knowledge― Delegation― Supervision― Client relations

• Low attrition, no lateral hiring• Teamwork demanded, rewarded• Up or Out

Cravath System circa 1920

Inside the clockworks …• Contracts• Torts• Property• Civil Procedure• Collaboration Skill• Industry Knowledge• Effective Communication

• Empathy• Self-Awareness• Active Listening

• Project Management• Basics of Network Analysis and Stats• Basics of Systems Engineering• Basics of Knowledge Management• Basics of Design as a Discipline• Decision-Making• Upper Level Law