Lawyers work as public officials—executives, legislators, and staff—at the local, state, and federal levels of the United States government. Lawyers also run businesses and nonprofits, not to mention the numbers practicing in law firms. With so many positions in society …
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It’s a good idea to start thinking about the practice of law early, even when you’re still a student. The law library has you covered! Check our catalog Scholar for all titles. When you find a title of interest, look …
Roadmap: The Law Student’s Guide to Meaningful Employment by Neil W. Hamilton sets out guidance for students to use throughout law school in order to be fully prepared to find employment upon graduation. The book covers the core competencies desired …
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In his book Soft Skills for the Effective Lawyer Randall Kiser presents a multi-disciplinary introduction to the major soft skills for lawyers. Kiser identifies self-awareness, self-development, social proficiency, wisdom, leadership, and professionalism as the major soft skills needed to be an effective …
Dovey Johnson Roundtree was an African-American civil rights activist, minister, and attorney who lived to the age of 104. Her 1955 victory before the Interstate Commerce Commission is the first bus desegregation case to be brought before the Commission, which …
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