So you’re getting decent grades, and even took home a trophy at that Moot competition. Congrats, you’re almost there. But even if you get that dream job, life on Bay Street is full of landmines. Precedent’s handy guide gives you the advice you need to be a kick-ass young lawyer — in your practice, after hours and in your community.

Dining out with a client and don’t know WTF ceviche is? Want to show up on the first day of work in something other than Banana Republic? Need to know how to max out your LinkedIN presence? We’ll show you how with our handy guide of 59 things every lawyer should know, organized into three categories:

How to make the right moves
Navigating your way around the legal world is a tricky business, so we’ve done it for you. Read the essential questions to ask (and never ask) in interviews. Learn how to enhance your digital self, get to the courtroom in a jiffy and analyze the statistics to find out what separates one big firm from another

How to own happy hour
Like it or not, your social prowess is just as important as your ability to write flawless legal arguments. Precedent’s food and drink intel makes sure you know how to wine and dine a sophisticated client. We’ve hunted down the best off-the-beaten-path boutiques to show you how to find a suit that everyone else covets. And our Act their Age Quiz tells you how to prevent your bosses from guessing you weren’t even born when Back to the Future knocked their socks off

How to know everyone — fast
Networking, ew. But whatever you call it, getting to know lots of great and powerful people opens more doors than spending countless late nights at the office. We’ve curated the best ways to get in there: From fun charities to owning LinkedIn to scoring a date for the firm social