Welcome to Reality: A New Lawyer's Guide to Success - Softcover

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At last, a practical book for new lawyers!

In your first few years of legal practice, you will face the steepest learning curve of your life.

You may be ready academically, but you will quickly find that becoming a lawyer takes more than paper credentials - you have to learn the things not taught in law school, the lessons of reality that transform you from a law student to a full-fledged, confident, successful lawyer.

This book will help you.

It addresses the real needs of new lawyers! It is: * focused on the day-to-day needs of the new lawyer - e.g., how to work with files, how to get the most out of support staff, how to communicate with clients * humorous - read about "The Secret Life of Files", "The Boss-from-Hell Sweepstakes" and "The 14 Top Excuses for Sleeping on the Job" * down-to-earth - authentic "been-there, done-that" quality * practical - every chapter is filled with tips you can implement today * fast-paced - written in clear, concise language * caring - the author is passionate about the legal profession and really wants new lawyers to succeed.