what do you have to be really good at to be an effective lawyer?

Question

like do you have to be good in analogy or reading comprehension or verbal ability? please help.

Answer 1

Many children who are very talkative are told by relatives that they should be lawyers, but in fact very few lawyers ever have to spend time in court, and most do far more reading and writing than they do speaking. Certainly you need strong writing skills to be able to pass most Bar exams. In addition, verbal logic is important for lawyers regardless of the specialty in which they are practicing.

Answer 2

Most lawyers are merely researchers, hence they get paid diddly squat. That means one needs to have a passion and skill to read quickly yet effectively and be able to bring about succinct conclusions. Verbal ability may be important for internal organizational purposes (i.e. responding to your superiors), but don't be caught up in fictional-tv shows as very few lawyers ever go to trial and even if they do, they don't speak much.

Answer 3

Most lawyers that I have known have 3 sides. They must be able to be persuasive. Meaning public speaking skills are a must to win any court battle or influence a jury or judge. Secondly, they must know how to read and interpret the laws. There are many case laws which need to be deciphered and put to their own benefit when needed or dismissed as others bring it up. And thirdly they must know how to write. A good arguement can sometimes be won with a pen and if a person doesn't know how to write in legalese then you can expect no mercy from another who can manipulate the system.