2006-08-12 04:26:35 · 21 answers · asked by foreverladyflamez 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A good understanding of the law, strong determination and self-confidence, a balance of ruthlessness and compassion, the ability to speak well, and above all else the ability to not get emotionally wrapped up in their work.
It's the last that leads to ethical violations, where the lawyer forgets their role and their duty of integrity, and just starts spiraling down. A lawyer can never forget they are an officer of the court, first and foremost, and that they should never do anything to shame that.
Too many forget.
2006-08-12 04:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a lawyer, I can tell you that it requires good critical thinking skills. So much of the job involves problem solving, whether you are involved in patent law, contract law, or any other field of law. Your clients demand that you think objectively because they not only need an advocate, but they also need to hear an honest assessment of their legal problems. Sometimes the answers are ones they don't want to hear, but the client needs to make the most important decisions concerning their cases and problems themselves. And an informed, critically-thinking lawyer is essential to making the proper decision.
2006-08-12 11:48:17 · answer #2 · answered by NormJunior 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define success?
To be well respected and make some money at the profession, a lawyer needs to have some knowledge of the law in his or her jurisdiction, the ability to listen to his clients and understand their cases, the ability to write and speak persuasively, and needs to be well organized and diligent. And he can't lie. (Sorry to all those folks who think that's all that lawyers do. . . most lawyers don't lie).
2006-08-13 01:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by y_nevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clearly, the answer to this question depends on your measure of success (e.g., lots of money, respect, balance of family and work, integrity).
Personally, I think a "successful lawyer" is one who is respected by peers and clients, does the right thing, and has a reasonably successful lifestyle.
To do this, one must have: (1) a good work ethic, (2) the consistent desire to improve one's abilities and performance, (3) the ability to convey his or her abilities to others (called "rainmaking") and (4) the inclination to do what is right by both clients and adversaries alike, even in light of the wrongs others do.
Over a period of time, a lawyer will be considered "successful" by all measures listed above if he or she conducts him/herself in this manner.
2006-08-12 11:45:03 · answer #4 · answered by AJGLaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be able to see common sense rather than what all the reference books tell them is the law. To actually hear what their clients are telling them rather than see the pound signs in front of their eyes for every hour you charge. To be straight with the clients about costs and charges and not have any hidden costs.
2006-08-12 11:43:43 · answer #5 · answered by Stevie H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A smart Sectary and Lots of Money.
2006-08-12 11:30:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very simple skill of turning untrustworthy things into trustworthy.
2006-08-12 13:12:30 · answer #7 · answered by shri 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-12 11:37:13 · answer #8 · answered by phil m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ability to go through life completely soul less and empty
2006-08-12 11:29:34 · answer #9 · answered by chetahbill 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lot's of knowledge and lots of wealthy clients
2006-08-12 11:31:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋