How To Be A Lawyer

Author : Geoffrey Robertson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781446444504

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The Justice Game by Geoffrey Robertson Pdf

Geoffrey Robertson QC has been at the centre of internationally high-profile legal cases for over three decades. From representing Princess Diana to Salman Rushdie, to his involvement in the celebrated criminal trials of Oz magazine and Gay News, Robertson is an unfailing champion of human rights, justice, freedom and democracy. In this captivating memoir, Robertson reveals what draws him to each case, his ingenious analysis and interpretation of the courtroom proceedings, and the legal and civic consequences – wrapping each case into a thrilling, rollercoaster sequence of events. Entertaining, scandalous and hugely insightful, The Justice Game provides a piercing behind-the-scenes look into courtroom cases, the practice of the law and the never-ending fight in striving to narrow the gap between the law and justice. A highly recommended read for those interested in current affairs, criminal and public law, legal history and the British legal system. ‘This wonderful book...reads like a John Grisham, infused with moral anger’ Independent

Author : Adam Letourneau,Mitchell Heyland
Publisher : Rct Press Limited
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Law
ISBN : 1999567900

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So, You Want to be a Lawyer, Eh? by Adam Letourneau,Mitchell Heyland Pdf

Guidebook for Prospective and Current Canadian Law Students.

Author : Lisa Fairchild Jones,Timothy B. Francis,Walter C. Jones
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781510726390

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So You Want to be a Lawyer by Lisa Fairchild Jones,Timothy B. Francis,Walter C. Jones Pdf

Completely revised and updated, So You Want to Be a Lawyer takes you through the process of becoming a lawyer, examining each phase in a helpful and easy-to-understand narrative. Find out what practicing law is like before you step into your first law school class. Practice solving legal problems as law students would in law school and lawyers might in an actual courtroom. Find out how to get into law school. And there’s much more: •Advice on how to select a law school, along with names and addresses of American Bar Association (ABA)-approved law schools •An explanation of the law school admissions process, and ways to improve your chances for getting in •Practical exercises and advice that will give you a head start over other first-year law students •Information about career opportunities as a lawyer Written by three experienced lawyers, this book will help you understand the types of problems facing law students and lawyers on a daily basis. Not only will it prepare you for law school, but it will also become your trusted guide on the path to becoming a successful lawyer.

Author : Deborah Schneider
Publisher : Gary Belsky
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Law
ISBN : 0940675579

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Should You Really be a Lawyer? by Deborah Schneider Pdf

Author : Kim Wehle
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780063067578

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How to Think Like a Lawyer--and Why by Kim Wehle Pdf

A law professor and author teaches non-attorneys how to think like a lawyer to gain advantage in their lives—whether buying a house, negotiating a salary, or choosing the right healthcare. Lawyers aren’t like other people. They often argue points that are best left alone or look for mistakes in menus “just because.” While their scrupulous attention to detail may be annoying, it can also be a valuable skill. Do you need to make health care decisions for an aging parent but are unsure where to start? Are you at crossroads in your career and don’t know how to move forward? Have you ever been on a jury trying to understand confusing legal instructions? How to Think Like a Lawyer has the answers to help you cut through the confusion and gain an advantage in your everyday life. Kim Wehle identifies the details you need to pay attention to, the questions you should ask, the responses you should anticipate, and the pitfalls you can avoid. Topics include: Selling and buying a home Understanding employment terms Creating a will and health care proxy Navigating health concerns Applying for financial aid Negotiating a divorce Wehle shows you how to break complex issues down into digestible, easier-to-understand pieces that will enable you to make better decisions in all areas of your life.

Author : Frederick Schauer
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780674062481

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Thinking Like a Lawyer by Frederick Schauer Pdf

This primer on legal reasoning is aimed at law students and upper-level undergraduates. But it is also an original exposition of basic legal concepts that scholars and lawyers will find stimulating. It covers such topics as rules, precedent, authority, analogical reasoning, the common law, statutory interpretation, legal realism, judicial opinions, legal facts, and burden of proof.

Author : Robert H. Miller
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781250107879

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Law School Confidential by Robert H. Miller Pdf

I WISH I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW! Don't get to the end of your law school career muttering these words to yourself! Take the first step toward building a productive, successful, and perhaps even pleasant law school experience—read this book! Written by students, for students, Law School Confidential has been the "must-have" guide for anyone thinking about, applying to, or attending law school for more than a decade. And now, in this newly revised third edition, it's more valuable than ever. This isn't the advice of graying professors or battle-scarred practitioners long removed from law school. Robert H. Miller has assembled a blue-ribbon panel of recent graduates from across the country to offer realistic and informative firsthand advice about what law school is really like. This updated edition contains the very latest information and strategies for thriving and surviving in law school—from navigating the admissions process and securing financial aid, choosing classes, studying and exam strategies, and securing a seat on the law review to getting a judicial clerkship and a job, passing the bar exam, and much, much more. Newly added material also reveals a sea change that is just starting to occur in legal education, turning it away from the theory-based platform of the previous several decades to a pragmatic platform being demanded by the rigors of today's practices. Law School Confidential is a complete guide to the law school experience that no prospective or current law student can afford to be without.

Author : Duncan C. Thompson
Publisher : Acorn
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Admission to the bar
ISBN : STANFORD:36105044509664

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How to Become a Lawyer in Canada by Duncan C. Thompson Pdf

Author : Richard Michael Fischl,Jeremy R. Paul
Publisher : Carolina Academic Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1999-05-01
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781611632170

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Getting to Maybe by Richard Michael Fischl,Jeremy R. Paul Pdf

Professors Fischl and Paul explain law school exams in ways no one has before, all with an eye toward improving the reader’s performance. The book begins by describing the difference between educational cultures that praise students for “right answers,” and the law school culture that rewards nuanced analysis of ambiguous situations in which more than one approach may be correct. Enormous care is devoted to explaining precisely how and why legal analysis frequently produces such perplexing situations. But the authors don’t stop with mere description. Instead, Getting to Maybe teaches how to excel on law school exams by showing the reader how legal analysis can be brought to bear on examination problems. The book contains hints on studying and preparation that go well beyond conventional advice. The authors also illustrate how to argue both sides of a legal issue without appearing wishy-washy or indecisive. Above all, the book explains why exam questions may generate feelings of uncertainty or doubt about correct legal outcomes and how the student can turn these feelings to his or her advantage. In sum, although the authors believe that no exam guide can substitute for a firm grasp of substantive material, readers who devote the necessary time to learning the law will find this book an invaluable guide to translating learning into better exam performance. “This book should revolutionize the ordeal of studying for law school exams… Its clear, insightful, fun to read, and right on the money.” — Duncan Kennedy, Carter Professor of General Jurisprudence, Harvard Law School “Finally a study aid that takes legal theory seriously… Students who master these lessons will surely write better exams. More importantly, they will also learn to be better lawyers.” — Steven L. Winter, Brooklyn Law School “If you can't spot a 'fork in the law' or a 'fork in the facts' in an exam hypothetical, get this book. If you don’t know how to play 'Czar of the Universe' on law school exams (or why), get this book. And if you do want to learn how to think like a lawyer—a good one—get this book. It's, quite simply, stone cold brilliant.” — Pierre Schlag, University of Colorado School of Law (Law Preview Book Review on The Princeton Review website) Attend a Getting to Maybe seminar! Click here for more information.

Author : Julie MacFarlane
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2008-05-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 0774858192

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The New Lawyer by Julie MacFarlane Pdf

Today's justice system and the legal profession have rendered the "lawyer-warrior" notion outdated, shifting toward conflict resolution rather than protracted litigation. The new lawyer's skills go beyond court battles to encompass negotiation, mediation, collaborative practice, and restorative justice. In The New Lawyer, Julie Macfarlane explores the evolving role of practitioners, articulating legal and ethical complexities in a variety of contexts. The result is a thought-provoking exploration of the increasing impact of alternative strategies on the lawyer-client relationship, as well as on the legal system itself.

Author : Izabela Krasnicka,Magdalena Perkowska
Publisher : Cultures juridiques et politiques
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Law
ISBN : 3034312903

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How to Become a Lawyer? by Izabela Krasnicka,Magdalena Perkowska Pdf

The book presents academic education in European countries and USA and special requirements, education and professional exams giving the right to perform legal professions. Each part is a guide through internal regulations leading to legal professions. The reader can see the differences and similarities in the European systems of presented countries.

Author : Jason Mendelson,Alex Paul
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119835820

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How to Be a Lawyer by Jason Mendelson,Alex Paul Pdf

Transform your legal education into a successful and fulfilling legal career In How to Be a Lawyer: The Path from Law School to Success, 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. The 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: Case studies and guest chapters describing the transition to major areas of law and how it can and should affect your law school decision making Expert advice on making your first job a successful one Guidance on how to avoid the most common career pitfalls and client mistakes Unfiltered opinions from clients about what they really think about lawyers An ideal resource for aspiring and current law students and early career lawyers, How to Be a Lawyer is the practical blueprint you need to build your legal career from scratch.

Author : Carolyn Elefant
Publisher : Decisionbooks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Law offices
ISBN : 0940675625

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Solo by Choice by Carolyn Elefant Pdf

Author : Jonny Hurst
Publisher : BPP Learning Media Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 1445397269

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Becoming a Lawyer: Is Law Really the Career for You? by Jonny Hurst Pdf

An invaluable guide to any 'wannabe' lawyer.

Author : Kenney F. Hegland,Paul D. Bennett
Publisher : West Academic Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 0314278796

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A Short and Happy Guide to Being a Lawyer by Kenney F. Hegland,Paul D. Bennett Pdf

Softbound - New, softbound print book.