An edition of The new lawyer's handbook
(2009)
The new lawyer's handbook
101 things they don't teach you in law school
1st ed.
by Karen Thalacker
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The new lawyer's handbook: 101 things they don't teach you in law school
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New Lawyer's Handbook: 101 Things They Don't Teach You in Law School
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Table of Contents
Get the details of your employment agreement in writing
Appearances matter
Have extra essentials at the office
Work when you are at work
A to-do list is your constant companion
The importance of having a good assistant
When you're an associate, draft means final
You don't know everything
When your law office is more like the set of Survivor
Avoid having a romantic relationship with someone in your office
Foster a close relationship with someone in your office who has your back
It helps to be a golfer
What to do if a colleague is struggling
Avoiding legal pet peeves
Don't tolerate bad behavior
Learn to be a better listener and a better communicator
Don't give advice to strangers over the phone
Resist the pressure to take a case you're not qualified to take
Find experienced lawyers you can talk to
Don't procrastinate
What to do when opposing counsel is a jerk
You can always be a jerk later
Think twice before accusing someone of an ethical violation
Be as involved as possible in your law firm's finances
The importance of a good filing system
Earning a living as a lawyer is a tough buck
How to build your practice
Treat your client like a customer
Get the money up front
How to close a case
Never let your malpractice insurance lapse
Keep up with your billable hours
Legal research isn't free any more
Disaster planning
Stay on top of technology but don't be a slave to it
Know how to operate the office machines
Cell phone etiquette
Be careful with emails
The impact of the Internet
The importance of the attorney-client privilege
Do not judge
Don't give anyone a blank check on credibility
Keep a box of tissue[s] on your desk
Not every attorney is for every client
Beware of the client who has fired his or her first attorney
When gender matters
Should you represent family and friends?
Make sure you and your client have the same expectations
Don't give guarantees
Tell your clients they need to follow your advice
Be specific
When a client or someone else is in jail
How to tell whether someone is having an affair and why you should care
How to get your client to tell you the truth
You may be the only sane person in your client's life
Anyone can become crazy
How to be involved but not overly involved
Make sure your client has the support of friends and family
Is the extended family part of the problem or part of the solution?
Does your client have a safety plan?
Make sure you are suing and serving the right party
Look at the jury instructions to prepare your case
Don't wait for someone to give you information
Prepare for depositions
Give mediation a try
How you know when you have a good settlement
Hope for the best but prepare for and expect the worst
Your pretrial settlement discussion with your client
Don't throw a fit in court
Treat the other attorney's client with respect
Find a nice judge you can talk to
Research your judge
Be extremely careful with ex parte communications
Do these things before you ask the judge for a signature
How to get your witness ready for court
You and your client should dress appropriately for court
How to present your case to the judge
Tips for picking a jury
Cross-examination : you're no Perry Mason
Know when to sit down and shut up
Make your record for appeal
Appeals are a different animal
Getting more time in court
Have a sincere appreciation for court personnel
Don't cross-examine your spouse or significant other
Phone calls on nights, weekends, and holidays
Find a creative outlet and a physical outlet
Get your affairs in order
Keep up with your jurisdiction's latest ethics and appellate decisions
Don't let the door hit you
Why lawyers get burned out
You have the power to predict the future (eventually)
Stay humble and stay grateful
Do not underestimate the power of addiction
It's not the crime : it's the cover-up
Does it pass the smell test?
You have the ability to change people's perceptions about lawyers
Donate your legal skills
The importance of defending the independence of the judiciary
Care about politics
What will people say at your funeral?
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