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


Click here to read the full article, and head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.


  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (00:43) - Compassion
  • (01:54) - Listening
  • (02:39) - Assertiveness
  • (03:36) - Creativity
  • (04:31) - Perseverance
  • (05:02) - Bonus Trait: Technical Skills
  • (05:50) - Bonus Trait: Continuous Learning and Flexibility
  • (06:34) - Bonus Trait: Time Management and Organization
  • (07:24) - Bonus Trait: Client Relationships
  • (08:17) - Bonus Trait: Networking

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