First Chair Academy

The First Chair Academy is a bespoke learning and development program for new and rising first chair colleagues in the US LERN community. The two-week hybrid program offers an intensive deep dive into the essential skills required for this pivotal role, taught by seasoned US LERN advisors.

What you’ll get

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    The program combines a two-day virtual session with an in-person four day session

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    In-person mock bargaining session hosted by Morgan Lewis in Washington, DC

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    Each participant is paired with an advisor for personalized guidance, mentoring, feedback and support

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    An advisory group for breakout sessions throughout the course

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    Discussions led by US LERN members, from Lockheed Martin, Chevron, GM, Ford, US Foods, and Kroger and former chairman of the NLRB

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    Expert advisors from GM, Kroger, Kraft and Alcoa

What’s inside

Module 1

Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Module 2

Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Module 3

Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Limited Enrollment

Limited Enrollment

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.