{"product_id":"how-to-be-a-lawyer-isbn-9781119835813","title":"How to Be a Lawyer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransform your legal education into a successful and fulfilling legal career\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Lawyer: The Path from Law School to Success\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of veteran lawyers and entrepreneurs delivers an eye-opening discussion of how to translate your years of training and education into a running start in the world of practice. The book bridges the gap between law school and practice, whether you hope to be a big firm transactional attorney, a solo criminal lawyer, work for the government or any other legal profession. You’ll discover how you can use what you learned in law school and how you can develop the real skills you’ll need as you deal with clients and colleagues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors explain what your professors won’t tell you in law school and what employers and clients will actually expect from you. You’ll also find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies and guest chapters describing the transition to major areas of law and how it can and should affect your law school decision making\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert advice on making your first job a successful one\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on how to avoid the most common career pitfalls and client mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnfiltered opinions from clients about what they really think about lawyers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn ideal resource for aspiring and current law students and early career lawyers, \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Lawyer\u003c\/i\u003e is the practical blueprint you need to build your legal career from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Acknowledgmentsxiii xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy We Wrote This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The Divide Between Law School and Lawyering 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 The Core Concepts of Lawyering 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpathy 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen First, Talk Second 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk Questions 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlways (Usually) Give Advice 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Understanding the Importance of Law School Rankings on Your Future 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Chapter 4 Classic Coursework (What Is It Good For?) 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTorts 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContracts 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCivil Procedure 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperty 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCriminal Law 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstitutional Law 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal Methods\/Writing\/Research 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvidence 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthics and Professional Responsibility 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Choosing Proper Electives 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 What Should You Get Out of Law School? 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Be a Fiduciary 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciple 1: Know If You’re Acting as a Fiduciary and on Whose Behalf 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciple 2: Slow Down 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciple 3: Seek Advice and Help 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciple 4: Always Put Your Clients’ Interests Ahead of Your Own 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 A Short Primer on Negotiations 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiation Tactics 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Really Matters? 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for the Negotiation 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief Introduction to Game Theory 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating Win- Win Agreements 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating Other Games 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating Styles and Approaches 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborative Negotiation Versus Walk- Away Threats 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Leverage and Getting to Yes 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Preparing for the Job Hunt 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou on Paper 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Media 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling the Story 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetworking into Employers 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMindset 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCareer Placement Services 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 The Bar Exam 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 You Got the Job— There Is No Time for Rest 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 The Fourteen Commandments for New Lawyers (Okay, How about “Strong Suggestions”?)7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1: Have a Learning Mindset 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2: Rely On but Mistrust Forms 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3: Beware of the Foggy Project Trap 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4: Never Consider Anything That Goes to a Senior Colleague or Client to Be a “Draft” 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5: Be More Organized Than Others 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6: Take Ownership Without Request 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7: Invest in Your Management Skills 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8: Have a Three- to Five-Year Horizon 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9: Plan to Develop Near- Term and Long- Term Advantages 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10: Understand How to Best Use and Foster Mentor Relationships 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11: Flatten Hierarchies 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12: Own Your Mistakes 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13: Know What a Junior Lawyer’s Value Is 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14: Keep Your Own List 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonus Commandment for Those Working with Contracts! 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Common Mistakes New Lawyers Make That Limit Careers and Anger Clients 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Relationships, Difficult Personalities, and Being the Calmest Person in the Room 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForgetting You Are in the Services Industry 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Frustrated and Thinking People Are Idiots 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Loose Lips 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssuming Each State Has the Same Laws 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Administrative Staff Poorly 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving a Sexual Relationship at Work 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Inconsiderate of Others’ Calendars 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForgetting You Are the Leverage 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForgetting Who the Client Is 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssuming Other Lawyers Are Good People 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShortchanging Research 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFailing to Understand Basic Intellectual Property Law 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to Another Attorney’s Client Without the Attorney 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScrewing Up Billing (If You Bill Clients by the Hour) 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenging Personalities 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Lawyer’s Job When It Comes to Challenging Personalities 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Approaches to Managing Challenging Personalities 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling of Challenging Personalities and Tips for Dealing with Them 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParting Thoughts 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Understanding Current Technology 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Words from the Wise 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 1: Lynne Davis 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 2: Phil Weiser 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 3: Kenzo Kawanabe 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 4: Rachel Proffitt 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 5: Matt Baca 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 6: Kimberly R. Willoughby 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 7: Brad Bernthal 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 8: Jolene A. Yee 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 9: Gregory Mann 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 10: Nicole Day 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 11: Lindsey Beran 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 12: Robyn T. Williams 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 13: Alfred Levitt 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 14: Nicholas Troxel and Josh Fitch 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 15: Emily Galvin Almanza 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 16: Jennifer R. Zimmerman 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 17: Margot S. Edwards 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 18: Jason M. Lynch 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 19: Randy Klein 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 20: Stacy Carter 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 21: Nikki Stitt Sokol 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 22: Ryan Day 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 23: Tyrone Glover 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuest Chapter 24: William E. Foster 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 What Clients Want 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Clients Liked 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Clients Didn’t Like 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18 Law School as a “Second Career” 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntrance into Law School 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Job 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19 How to Be a Happy Lawyer 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave an Identity Outside of Being a Lawyer 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Pride in Your Work and the Impact It Has on Others 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep a Continually Learning Mindset 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Get Too Wrapped Up in Your Work 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Your Stress 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch Your Drug Consumption 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNever Compromise Your Value System 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Forget to Laugh and Celebrate the Wins 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternalize the Losses, But Don’t Dwell on Them 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork with Clients You Really Like 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave a Great Surrounding Team 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet Boundaries for Your Personal Life 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Do When You Are Not Happy 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20 What If You Don’t Want to Be a Lawyer Anymore? 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21 Let’s Sum Up 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJASON MENDELSON, JD,\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALEX PAUL, JD, \u003c\/b\u003eis a lawyer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He co-founded Giving Place, an online philanthropy platform, as well as Wealthgate Trust Company and Family Office.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“It’s law school, not lawyer school.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany junior lawyers have heard this cliché from their more senior colleagues when they observe that the lessons learned in law school seem to have limited application to the daily realities of practice. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t effective strategies to make practical use of your education. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e How to Be a Lawyer: The Path from Law School to Success,\u003c\/i\u003e accomplished lawyers and entrepreneurs Jason Mendelson and Alex Paul deliver an intensely practical blueprint to translating your years of training and education into a running start in real-world practice. In the book, you’ll find a bridge between the largely theoretical world of law school and the client-driven world of private or public practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you’ve already started your first job at a large firm or you’re still in school and dreaming about a role at a small nonprofit or government agency, you’ll find the concrete advice you need to succeed in this book. It’s filled with relevant, digestible advice you won’t get from your professors, but unfortunately your employers and clients will expect you to know on your first day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Lawyer\u003c\/i\u003e offers case studies and guest chapters from accomplished lawyers who successfully transitioned from school to a wide variety of law practices, from criminal to tax, corporate, litigation, and more. The authors explain how you can radically improve your performance at your first job and avoid the most common career pitfalls and client service mistakes that can slow your progress. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for all aspiring and current law students, this book is also an essential read for early-career lawyers looking for a reliable and insightful roadmap to navigating a legal career.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePRAISE FOR\u003c\/small\u003e \u003cb\u003eHOW TO BE A LAWYER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“How To Be a Lawyer\u003c\/i\u003e should be required reading for anyone entering the legal profession. Today, more than ever, to represent clients effectively, attorneys must not only be experts in the law, but be practical, creative, and emotionally intelligent problem solvers. This book goes a long way in helping new lawyers get a jumpstart on the critical skills they will need to succeed.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—RICH BAER,\u003c\/b\u003e Chief Legal Officer, Airbnb\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I am so happy someone finally wrote this book! Any law student or young lawyer who aspires to be a truly great and successful lawyer should read this book. For all its academic rigor and intellectual challenge, law school teaches students practically nothing about perhaps the most crucial skills for a successful lawyer\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003ethe soft skills that create trust, foster relationships, and provide the client with a satisfying customer experience that builds business. These same soft skills can make you the senior partner's go-to person for their most important matters, as well as help you manage and mentor more junior lawyers to maximize their potential. Soft skills can be learned and must be practiced to become a truly great lawyer.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—LAURA RICKETTS,\u003c\/b\u003e Businesswoman, entrepreneur, political activist, and community advocate\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It’s a tale of love, lust and lawyers. Ok, mostly lawyers.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—ANONYMOUS GENERAL COUNSEL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eHow To Be a Lawyer \u003c\/i\u003eprovides excellent perspectives from practicing lawyers about the transition from law school to practicing business law. I wish this book existed when I graduated. It’s a terrific resource for someone looking for real-world examples as they graduate and begin to build their practice.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—CYNTHIA CLARFIELD HESS,\u003c\/b\u003e Co-Chair, Startup and Venture Capital, Fenwick\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I wish I had this book when I graduated. There are smart strategies that would have been really useful to me as I started my career. It would have been a must-read in law school.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—GEOFF KORS,\u003c\/b\u003e Palm Springs Councilmember and former Mayor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Law school hones analytical skills, writing, editing, advocacy skills, research, and statutory interpretation. However, these skills alone will not allow someone to be a successful lawyer. There are so many more required skills, and this book provides insights on what those skills are and how to attain them. Being a great lawyer requires understanding so much more. \u003ci\u003eHow To Be a Lawyer \u003c\/i\u003eis critical to avoid lawyerly myopic thinking that plagues American lawyers. 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