How to be a lawyer : the path from law school to success /: the path from law school to success. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jason Mendelson, Alexander Paul.
• Authors: Mendelson, Jason, 1971-; Paul, Alexander, 1974-
• Contents: About the Authors Acknowledgments Why We Wrote This Book Chapter 1 The Divide Between Law School and Lawyering Chapter 2 The Core Concepts of Lawyering Empathy Listen First, Talk Second Ask Questions Always (Usually) Give Advice Chapter 3 Classic Coursework (What Is It Good For?) Torts Contracts Civil Procedure Property Criminal Law Constitutional Law Legal Methods/Writing/Research Evidence Ethics and Professional Responsibility Chapter 4 Choosing Proper Electives Chapter 5 What Should You Get Out of Law School? Chapter 6 Be a Fiduciary Principle 1: Know If You’re Acting as a Fiduciary and on Whose Behalf Principle 2: Slow Down Principle 3: Seek Advice and Help Principle 4: Always Put Your Clients’ Interests Ahead of Your Own Chapter 7 A Short Primer on Negotiations Negotiation Tactics What Really Matters? Preparing for the Negotiation A Brief Introduction to Game Theory Negotiating Win-Win Agreements Negotiating Other Game Negotiating Styles and Approaches Collaborative Negotiation Versus Walk-Away Threats Building Leverage and Getting to Yes Chapter 8 Preparing for the Job Hunt You on Paper Social Media Telling the Story Networking into Employers Career Placement Services Chapter 9 The Bar Exam Chapter 10 You Got the Job—There Is No Time for Rest Chapter 11 The Fourteen Commandments for New Lawyers (Okay, How about “Strong Suggestions”?) 1: Have a Learning Mindset 2: Rely Upon but Mistrust Forms 3: Beware of the Foggy Project Trap 4: Never Consider Anything That Goes to a Senior Colleague or Client to Be a “Draft” 5: Be More Organized Than Others 6: Take Ownership Without Request 7: Invest in Your Management Skills 8: Have a Three-to-Five Year Horizon 9: Plan to Develop Near-Term and Long-Term Advantages 10: Understand How to Best Use and Foster Mentor Relationships 11: Flatten Hierarchies 12: Own Your Mistakes 13: Know What a Junior Lawyer’s Value Is 14: Keep Your Own List Bonus Commandment for Those Working with Contracts! Chapter 12 Common Mistakes New Lawyers Make That Limit Careers and Anger Clients Forgetting You Are in the Services Industry Getting Frustrated and Thinking People Are Idiots Having Loose Lips Assuming Each State Has the Same Laws Treating Administrative Staff Poorly Having a Sexual Relationship at Work Being Inconsiderate of Others’ Calendars Forgetting You Are the Leverage You Forget Who the Client Is Assuming Other Lawyers Are Good People Shortchanging Research Failing to Understand Basic Intellectual Property Law Don’t Talk to Another Attorney’s Client Without the Attorney Screwing UP Billing (If You Bill Clients by the Hour) Chapter 13 Relationships, Difficult Personalities, and Being the Calmest Person in the Room Challenging Personalities The Lawyer’s Job When It Comes to Challenging Personalities General Approaches to Managing Challenging Personalities Sampling of Challenging Personalities and Tips for Dealing with Them Parting Thoughts Chapter 14 Understanding Current Technology Chapter 15 Words from the Wise Guest Chapter 1: Lynne Davis Guest Chapter 2: Phil Weiser Guest Chapter 3: Kenzo Kawanabe Guest Chapter 4: Rachel Proffitt Guest Chapter 5: Matt Baca Guest Chapter 6: Kim Willoughby Guest Chapter 7: Brad Bernthal Guest Chapter 8: Jolene Yee Guest Chapter 9: Greg Mann Guest Chapter 10: Nicole Day Guest Chapter 11: Lindsey Beran Guest Chapter 12: Robyn T. Williams Guest Chapter 13: Alfred Levitt Guest Chapter 14: Nicholas Troxel and Josh Fitch Guest Chapter 15: Emily Galvin Almanza Guest Chapter 16: Jennifer Zimmerman Guest Chapter 17: Margot Edwards Guest Chapter 18: Jason Lynch Guest Chapter 19: Randall Klein Guest Chapter 20: Stacy Carter Guest Chapter 21: Nikki Stitt Sokol Guest Chapter 22: Ryan Day Guest Chapter 23: Tyrone Glover Guest Chapter 24: Will Foster Chapter 16 What Clients Want What Clients Liked What Clients Didn’t Like Chapter 17 Law School as a “Second Career” Entrance into Law School Getting a Job Chapter 18 Understanding the Importance of Law School Rankings on Your Future Chapter 19 How to Be a Happy Lawyer Have an Identity Outside of Being a Lawyer Take Pride in Your Work and the Impact It has on Others Keep a Continually Learning Mindset Don’t Get Too Wrapped Up in Your Work Manage Your Stress Watch Your Drug Consumption Never Compromise Your Value System Don’t Forget to Laugh and Celebrate the Wins Internalize the Losses, But Don’t Dwell on Them Work with Clients You Really Like Have a Great Surrounding Team Set Boundaries for Your Personal Life What to Do When You Are Not Happy Chapter 20 What If You Don’t Want to Be a Lawyer Anymore? Chapter 21 Let’s Sum Up
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Inc
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 340.02373; Law -- Vocational guidance -- United States; Practice of law -- United States; Attorney and client -- United States; Bar examinations -- United States; Law schools -- United States
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781119835820
• Related ISBNs: 9781119835813
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