Recommended Reading for Lawyers
Although every lawyer's specialization ends up based around different areas of the complex legal system, there are some pieces of literature that every lawyer should pick up at least once - even if they've already passed the bar exam.
The Official Guide To Legal Specialties, Lisa L. Abrams
This is a crucial book for understanding the various worlds of law. While the average person on the street could probably discuss criminal law based just on television, this book goes into the finer details of niche industries like telecommunication and immigration law. Since even some lawyers aren't aware of these details, it's a highly educational book for lawyers of all experience levels. It also features a wealth of interviews with various career professionals who give their direct insights on the specialties of the legal world. This book goes into detail about the daily activities and challenges of every legal specialization, making it a must-read for those who're still shopping around for a focus.
Letters to a Young Lawyer, Alan Dershowitz
Written by a Harvard Professor of Law, this book is an in-depth look at the moral pitfalls and opportunities of the legal profession--Dershowitz stresses that the most important balance to strike when practicing law is the balance between doing good and doing well, helping our common man while keeping food on the table. Dershowitz also goes into detail on his own tricks and methods for winning cases, but it isn't all mentoring. The book also serves as a kind of meditation on the life of a trial attorney and imparts powerful morals important to the legal profession.
Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks, Grover E. Cleveland
If you're a new lawyer, this 2010 tome is essential to making sure that you don't become a small fish in a big pond. It is designed to help new lawyers from the moment they go into law school to the day they start their own firm. This book is full of a wide variety of tips gathered from the most esteemed lawyers in the United States. It's a comprehensive look at the legal profession in a humorous and conversational style, and it's a must-read for any lawyer looking for tips.
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