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5 Books Every Lawyer Should Read (At Least Once)

5 Books Every Lawyer Should Read (At Least Once)


How to Argue & Win Every Time: At Home, At Work, In Court, Everywhere, Everyday - Gerry Spence This book spent 26 weeks on Publisher Weekly’s bestsellers list, and with good reason. Written by acclaimed attorney Gerry Spence, the book breaks down the 10 laws of arguing and...

Pro Bono Work: Making the Most of Your Effort

Pro Bono Work: Making the Most of Your Effort

Ideally, lawyers should offer at least 50 working hours per year of free legal advice to people who cannot afford counsel. This is what the American Bar Association recommends, but requirements may vary according to each state bar.
As a young professional, Pro Bono work can give you more...

Attorneys Everywhere, Beware of Social Media!

Attorneys Everywhere, Beware of Social Media!

Sometimes legal professionals put adherence to ethics aside when discussing their day or their mood on social media. Aside from confidentiality issues, there are many other reasons for attorneys to stay away from the likes of Twitter and Instagram when they want to vent about having a bad day at...