Question about lawyers...

unbelievablem
Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:44:11 +0000

not all lawyers go to court. you could well end up with a job in which you rarely if ever have to go into a public forum where you will have to “present your case.”

however, habing good verbal skills is importantfor a lawyer. you may have to present your position to senior attorneys or to clients. you have to feel comfortable and confident in presenting your conclusions even when you are being vigorously questioned about them. senior attorneys and clients can be even more difficult than the opposing side or a judge in questioning you!!

being able to write is also important – but if you can’t also follow up with speaking up for yourself, you could well find yourself at a disadvantage with the other attorneys you work with – most of whom will have little trouble expressing their opinion.