Excellence in the workplace : legal and life skills in a nutshell /
"A people-skills book for new lawyers, law students, paralegals, and pre-law students. Identifies skills lawyers need; addresses getting practical lawyering skills and help you need--on the job and in law school. Chapters on emotional intelligence, diversity, meetings, time management, managing...
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| Language: | English |
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St. Paul, MN :
West Academic Publishing,
2018
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| Edition: | Second edition |
| Series: | Nutshell series
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Table of Contents:
- How to use this book
- Everything you need to know
- Dressing the part
- The social graces
- Overcoming shyness
- The art (or horror) of networking
- Cultural differences
- Working well with others
- The art of being supervised (gracefully)
- The art of supervising
- Managing written assignments
- Research
- A writing checklist : remember your reader
- Feedback
- In-person communication
- E-mail uses and abuses
- E-Professionalism
- Formal and informal presentations
- Making the most of meetings
- Time management and procrastination
- Managing stress
- Handling conflicts at work
- How adults learn : and why it matters
- Emotional intelligence : the key to excellence
- Workplace diversity
- Finding balance in your work and life
- What skills do lawyers need?
- Judgment, values, and professional ethics
- For law students : perspectives on returning to school
- Get a mentor : expand your world
- First-year career plan : a guided exercise
- Deciding whether the job is right for you
- Salary negotiations
- How to get practical skills in law school
- Career office resources
- Money matters
- Law firm economics : understanding the business side of the profession