The New Lawyer's Handbook: 101 Things They Don't Teach You in Law School

by Karen Thalacker

101 Success Strategies They Didn't Teach You in Law School - get expert advice on becoming a better lawyer. While law school taught you the fundamentals, The New Lawyer's Handbook is your indispensable companion, unveiling 101 insider tips and tricks that will elevate your legal career from good to outstanding! The New Lawyer's Handbook From courtroom etiquette to mastering legal software, The New Lawyer's Handbook equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to conquer the legal world. With an abundance of actionable advice and expert guidance, this book is the ultimate roadmap for launching and flourishing in your legal career.

Genres: Law, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2009

Reviews

[Ismoil Sadullozoda · Rating 3 out of 5]

The New Lawyer's Handbook is a set of recommendations from a practicing private law attorney who gives interesting information about different aspects of the private legal practice. Although it is mainly about the US law practice, many issues the author touches upon are relevant to other legal systems. Especially, the parts about the behavior of attorneys and how to manage a balance between legal practice and private life.

[Chris · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not for lawyers with prior professional experience...

I feel very strongly that the title of this book and its synopsis are misleading- instead of giving information a new lawyer would be looking for, it gives fairly limited advice on things that for the most part could be solved with common sense and practicality. While it may be helpful for those few lawyers who never worked in a professional environment before going into law, it is a waste of time for those people who have had internship, summer associate work, or law clerk gigs prior to joining a firm.

[Laurel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast read, good list.

[Gideon Kibet Kitur Ruto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book. Easy to comprehend The New Lawyers Handbook by Karen Thalacker offers practical insights for lawyers who have just began their legal profession. The author enlightens new lawyers on issues that are otherwise overlooked or considered trivial. This book made me already upbeat and geared up for the profession.

[Jonathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really a great tips for budding lawyers or the lawyers already in the profession. Ideas, tips, best practices is still relevant and in usage. Thanks Karen Thalacker for this masterpiece really loved the book.

[Patroochie · Rating 2 out of 5]

i mean it's not bad but I haven't learnt anything new :/

[Vishruth Chandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

A handbook that lends a helping hand to those just out of law graduates who are planning to practice law as a career. This book contains How's and Why's that a newbie lawyers needs to be equipped for a better practice. This book may not contain something new that a recently graduated newbie does not know about, but puts all at one place and acts as guide.

Its only for the newbies as the title of the book says not for those who are already practicing or someone in general. May shed some light for those who are already practicing but not organised and wants to know eagerly of how to make amends to their disorganised work flow..

[Brittany · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had this book lying around for quite a while. I would read one of the many short chapters once in a while. Finally, I had some time to finish it this weekend. Most of the advice is common sense. There is nothing in it that is life changing or is going to make you the best lawyer in the history of the world or anything. I imagine it would make a thoughtful gift for any recent law school grad you know.