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2. Law isn't a rocket science.
3. Anybody passed out from even a T4 law college but having right contacts can overtake you (T1 passed out) just within a few months.
4. Don't think you know everything, just because you have a law degree. People just don't care.
2. Address everyone as Sir/Ma'am or it affects their ego. In may firms, first name culture is a BS mostly.
3. Accept your mistake when you were not even involved.
4. Never talk back or argue (or make sense).
5. Never remain seated when your senior is standing and speaking to you.
6. If a transaction goes wrong, you will be given a lot of guilt trip. Take it like a champ. If the deal is signed, you will most likely not get any appreciation (or at least, don't expect).
7. If the partner leaves by 5, don't think you can leave by 6 that day. Bugger will come back by 9- just to check or call you on some pretext to check your location.
8. Ask if you are going for lunch, ask if you are stepping out for lunch with colleagues/friends.
9. Never correct your partner's drafting mistakes. Let it be. If there is an embarrassing mistake, just correct it and never talk to anyone about it.
10. Read point no. 1 again.