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The junior saw it first

2026-10-22 · Governance

The junior saw it first

Proximity breeds insight. In a firm, that is the trainee who notices the missing document.

Short answer

Build a route for the junior observation to reach a decision-maker. Most disasters were visible to someone who was not asked.

Fans diagnose a collapse more precisely than the front office. Proximity breeds insight.

In a firm, that is the trainee who notices the file is missing a document, or the paralegal who spots the wrong date. Build a route for that observation to reach a decision-maker. Most disasters were visible to someone junior who was not asked.

Written for legal professionals. Not legal advice. Always verify every authority and let a named lawyer sign off.