Attorney at Work Today

What Makes a Good Lawyer: Five Essential Traits

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What makes a great lawyer? Is it intelligence, good people skills, effective writing? Five traits that make a lawyer stand above the rest.

 

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Adapted from an article by Jamie Spannhake


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  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (00:56) - Compassion
  • (02:07) - Listening
  • (02:52) - Assertiveness
  • (03:49) - Creativity
  • (04:44) - Perseverance
  • (05:15) - Bonus Trait: Technical Skills
  • (06:03) - Bonus Trait: Continuous Learning and Flexibility
  • (06:47) - Bonus Trait: Time Management and Organization
  • (07:37) - Bonus Trait: Client Relationships
  • (08:30) - Bonus Trait: Networking

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