How to Be a Lawyer: The Path from Law School to Success

ISBN-13: 9781119835813 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 368 str.

Alex Paul

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About the Authors xvAcknowledgmentsxiii xvWhy We Wrote This Book 1Chapter 1 The Divide Between Law School and Lawyering 5Chapter 2 The Core Concepts of Lawyering 11Empathy 12Listen First, Talk Second 16Ask Questions 17Always (Usually) Give Advice 18Chapter 3 Understanding the Importance of Law School Rankings on Your Future 23Chapter 4 Classic Coursework (What Is It Good For?) 27Torts 28Contracts 28Civil Procedure 33Property 33Criminal Law 34Constitutional Law 34Legal Methods/Writing/Research 35Evidence 36Ethics and Professional Responsibility 36Chapter 5 Choosing Proper Electives 39Chapter 6 What Should You Get Out of Law School? 43Chapter 7 Be a Fiduciary 45Principle 1: Know If You're Acting as a Fiduciary and on Whose Behalf 46Principle 2: Slow Down 49Principle 3: Seek Advice and Help 50Principle 4: Always Put Your Clients' Interests Ahead of Your Own 50Chapter 8 A Short Primer on Negotiations 53Negotiation Tactics 54What Really Matters? 54Preparing for the Negotiation 55A Brief Introduction to Game Theory 57Negotiating Win- Win Agreements 59Negotiating Other Games 60Negotiating Styles and Approaches 61Collaborative Negotiation Versus Walk- Away Threats 65Building Leverage and Getting to Yes 66Chapter 9 Preparing for the Job Hunt 69You on Paper 69Social Media 70Telling the Story 71Networking into Employers 71Mindset 72Career Placement Services 72Chapter 10 The Bar Exam 73Chapter 11 You Got the Job-- There Is No Time for Rest 75Chapter 12 The Fourteen Commandments for New Lawyers (Okay, How about "Strong Suggestions"?)71: Have a Learning Mindset 772: Rely On but Mistrust Forms 783: Beware of the Foggy Project Trap 794: Never Consider Anything That Goes to a Senior Colleague or Client to Be a "Draft" 795: Be More Organized Than Others 806: Take Ownership Without Request 817: Invest in Your Management Skills 818: Have a Three- to Five-Year Horizon 829: Plan to Develop Near- Term and Long- Term Advantages 8310: Understand How to Best Use and Foster Mentor Relationships 8511: Flatten Hierarchies 8612: Own Your Mistakes 8813: Know What a Junior Lawyer's Value Is 8814: Keep Your Own List 88Bonus Commandment for Those Working with Contracts! 88Chapter 13 Common Mistakes New Lawyers Make That Limit Careers and Anger Clients 89Chapter 14 Relationships, Difficult Personalities, and Being the Calmest Person in the Room 95Forgetting You Are in the Services Industry 89Getting Frustrated and Thinking People Are Idiots 89Having Loose Lips 90Assuming Each State Has the Same Laws 90Treating Administrative Staff Poorly 90Having a Sexual Relationship at Work 91Being Inconsiderate of Others' Calendars 91Forgetting You Are the Leverage 91Forgetting Who the Client Is 92Assuming Other Lawyers Are Good People 92Shortchanging Research 93Failing to Understand Basic Intellectual Property Law 93Talking to Another Attorney's Client Without the Attorney 93Screwing Up Billing (If You Bill Clients by the Hour) 93Challenging Personalities 96The Lawyer's Job When It Comes to Challenging Personalities 98General Approaches to Managing Challenging Personalities 99Sampling of Challenging Personalities and Tips for Dealing with Them 103Parting Thoughts 112Chapter 15 Understanding Current Technology 115Chapter 16 Words from the Wise 117Guest Chapter 1: Lynne Davis 120Guest Chapter 2: Phil Weiser 126Guest Chapter 3: Kenzo Kawanabe 130Guest Chapter 4: Rachel Proffitt 138Guest Chapter 5: Matt Baca 145Guest Chapter 6: Kimberly R. Willoughby 151Guest Chapter 7: Brad Bernthal 158Guest Chapter 8: Jolene A. Yee 164Guest Chapter 9: Gregory Mann 174Guest Chapter 10: Nicole Day 181Guest Chapter 11: Lindsey Beran 187Guest Chapter 12: Robyn T. Williams 192Guest Chapter 13: Alfred Levitt 201Guest Chapter 14: Nicholas Troxel and Josh Fitch 207Guest Chapter 15: Emily Galvin Almanza 219Guest Chapter 16: Jennifer R. Zimmerman 228Guest Chapter 17: Margot S. Edwards 236Guest Chapter 18: Jason M. Lynch 241Guest Chapter 19: Randy Klein 245Guest Chapter 20: Stacy Carter 253Guest Chapter 21: Nikki Stitt Sokol 259Guest Chapter 22: Ryan Day 264Guest Chapter 23: Tyrone Glover 269Guest Chapter 24: William E. Foster 275Chapter 17 What Clients Want 283What Clients Liked 284What Clients Didn't Like 286Chapter 18 Law School as a "Second Career" 289Entrance into Law School 289Getting a Job 291Chapter 19 How to Be a Happy Lawyer 293Have an Identity Outside of Being a Lawyer 294Take Pride in Your Work and the Impact It Has on Others 294Keep a Continually Learning Mindset 295Don't Get Too Wrapped Up in Your Work 295Manage Your Stress 295Watch Your Drug Consumption 296Never Compromise Your Value System 297Don't Forget to Laugh and Celebrate the Wins 297Internalize the Losses, But Don't Dwell on Them 298Work with Clients You Really Like 298Have a Great Surrounding Team 298Set Boundaries for Your Personal Life 298What to Do When You Are Not Happy 299Chapter 20 What If You Don't Want to Be a Lawyer Anymore? 301Chapter 21 Let's Sum Up 305Index 307

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JASON MENDELSON, JD, is a lawyer, entrepreneur, startup founder, venture capitalist, software engineer, criminal justice reformer and musician. He was an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado Law School for over a decade.ALEX PAUL, JD, is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He co-founded Giving Place, an online philanthropy platform, as well as Wealthgate Trust Company and Family Office.