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101 Success Strategies They Didn’t Teach You in Law School – get expert advice on becoming a better lawyer.

While law school taught you the fundamentals, The New Lawyer’s Handbook is your indispensable companion, unveiling 101 insider tips and tricks that will elevate your legal career from good to outstanding!

The New Lawyer’s Handbook provides:

Real-world Wisdom: Gain practical insights from seasoned legal professionals who have navigated the trenches and emerged victorious. Learn from their experiences and avoid common pitfalls that can derail even the most promising careers.
Expert Strategies: Master the art of effective communication, negotiation, and advocacy with powerful techniques honed by top attorneys. Develop your unique style and stand out in the courtroom and boardroom.
Building a Winning Network: Discover the secrets to cultivating a robust professional network that opens doors to exciting opportunities and accelerates your growth within the legal community.
Balancing Work and Life: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance by implementing time management skills and self-care practices that boost productivity and prevent burnout.
Legal Research and Writing: Unleash the full potential of your legal research and writing prowess with cutting-edge resources and best practices. Craft persuasive arguments and draft impeccable legal documents that leave a lasting impact.
Mastering Client Relationships: Learn how to foster trust, understanding, and empathy with clients. Deliver exceptional service that forges strong bonds, ensuring client loyalty and referrals.
Navigating Career Advancement: Propel your career forward with guidance on seeking mentors, obtaining promotions, and excelling in your chosen legal field.
From courtroom etiquette to mastering legal software, The New Lawyer’s Handbook equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to conquer the legal world. With an abundance of actionable advice and expert guidance, this book is the ultimate roadmap for launching and flourishing in your legal career.

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The New Lawyer’s Handbook 1st Table of contents:

 

Section I: Starting Out Right at a Law Firm

1. Get the details of your employment agreement in writing

2. Appearances matter

3. Have extra essentials at the office

4. Work when you are at work

5. A to-do list is your constant companion

6. The importance of having a good assistant

7. When you’re an associate, draft means final

8. You don’t know everything

Section II: Understanding Law Firm Politics

9. When your law office is more like the set of Survivor

10. Avoid having a romantic relationship with someone in your office

11. Foster a close relationship with someone in your office who has your back

12. It helps to be a golfer

13. What to do if a colleague is struggling

Section III: General Tips for Having a Successful Practice

14. Avoiding legal pet peeves

15. Don’t tolerate bad behavior

16. Learn to be a better listener and a better communicator

17. Don’t give advice to strangers over the phone

18. Resist the pressure to take a case you’re not qualified to take

19. Find experienced lawyers you can talk to

20. Don’t procrastinate

21. What to do when opposing counsel is a jerk

22. You can always be a jerk later

23. Think twice before accusing someone of an ethical violation

Section IV: The Business of Practicing Law

24. Be as involved as possible in your law firm’s finances

25. The importance of a good filing system

26. Earning a living as a lawyer is a tough buck

27. How to build your practice

28. Treat your client like a customer

29. Get the money up front

30. How to close a case

31. Never let your malpractice insurance lapse

32. Keep up with your billable hours

33. Legal research isn’t free anymore

34. Disaster planning

Section V: Becoming Comfortable with Technology

35. Stay on top of technology but don’t be a slave to it

36. Know how to operate the office machines

37. Cell phone etiquette

38. Be careful with emails

39. The impact of the Internet

Section VI: Working with Clients

40. The importance of the attorney-client privilege

41. Do not judge

42. Don’t give anyone a blank check on credibility

43. Keep a box of tissue on your desk

44. Not every attorney is for every client

45. Beware of the client who has fired his or her first attorney

46. When gender matters

47. Should you represent family and friends?

48. Make sure you and your client have the same expectations

49. Don’t give guarantees

50. Tell your clients they need to follow your advice

51. Be specific

52. When a client or someone else is in jail

53. How to tell whether someone is having an affair and why you should care

54. How to get your client to tell you the truth

55. You may be the only sane person in your client’s life

56. Anyone can become crazy

57. How to be involved but not overly involved

58. Make sure your client has the support of friends and family

59. Is the extended family part of the problem or part of the solution?

60. Does your client have a safety plan?

Section VII: Building a Case and Preparing for Trial

61. Make sure you are suing and serving the right party

62. Look at the jury instructions to prepare your case

63. Don’t wait for someone to give you information

64. Prepare for depositions

65. Give mediation a try

66. How you know when you have a good settlement

67. Hope for the best but prepare for and expect the worst

68. Your pretrial settlement discussion with your client

Section ViiI: Success in the Courtroom

 

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