About This BookSpeak Like a Lawyer: Write Like a Lawyer: Communicate Like a Top Legal Professional in the Digital Age, aims to provide readers with the essential communication skills necessary to excel as a top lawyer in the digital age, from arguing cases to presenting evidence and communicating with clients. Whether in the courtroom, during client consultations, or in written briefs, the power of well-crafted words can determine the outcome.For Law Students, Attorneys, Lawyers, and Paralegals. Clear, precise, and persuasive speaking has always been key in the legal profession. However, the shift to remote work has made virtual communication skills crucial. Lawyers must be adept at presenting arguments, conducting negotiations, and managing client relationships through digital means, where traditional cues like body language may be less evident. Furthermore, as law becomes more global, lawyers often deal with clients, colleagues, and legal systems from different countries.Speak Like a Lawyer: Write Like a Lawyer helps bridge cultural and linguistic gaps, ensuring legal advice and arguments are understood and respected across jurisdictions. Each chapter is packed with actionable advice, techniques, and real-world examples tailored to help you sharpen your skills. You’ll learn how to craft compelling arguments, present evidence clearly, and handle challenging situations with confidence.The intention behind Speak Like a Lawyer: Write Like a Lawyer is to make sophisticated legal concepts accessible and actionable. By applying the strategies outlined here, readers can enhance their ability to engage and persuade, paving the way for success in their legal careers. Read more

The first full-scale biography in twenty-five years of one of the most important and distinguished justices to sit on the Supreme Court–a book that reveals Louis D. Brandeis the reformer, lawyer, and jurist, and Brandeis the man, in all of his complexity, passion, and wit.A huge and galvanizing biography, a revelation of one man’s effect on American society and jurisprudence, and the electrifying story of his time. Read more

Writing as S. J. Fleet, The Secret Barrister's first novel, The Cut Throat Trial, is available for pre-order now.____An anonymous barrister offers a shocking, darkly comic and very moving journey through the legal system – and explains how it's failing all of us.The Sunday Times number one bestseller.Winner of the Books are My Bag Non-Fiction AwardShortlisted for Waterstones Book of the YearShortlisted for Specsavers Non-Fiction Book of the YearYou may not wish to think about it, but one day you or someone you love will almost certainly appear in a criminal courtroom. You might be a juror, a victim, a witness or – perhaps through no fault of your own – a defendant. Whatever your role, you’d expect a fair trial.I’m a barrister. I work in the criminal justice system, and every day I see how fairness is not guaranteed. Too often the system fails those it is meant to protect. The innocent are wronged and the guilty are allowed to walk free.In The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It's Broken I want to share some stories from my daily life to show you how the system is broken, who broke it and why we should start caring before it’s too late.____‘Eye-opening, funny and horrifying’ – The Observer‘Everyone who has any interest in public life should read it’ – Daily Mail Read more

The Everything Guide to Being a Paralegal is the ideal handbook for new paralegals, professionals looking to further or reevaluate their careers, or those considering the profession.Tackling the concerns of real law professionals, chapters include:Paralegal Career OptionsParalegal Ethics and Professional ResponsibilityPre-Trial PreparationIndividual chapter attention to the top types of law practiceMore and more people are opting for a career as a paralegal-and this book is their pathway to success in this growing field! Read more

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A veteran legal reporter reveals the inner workings of Washington’s most powerful law firm with “vivid, savvy reportage” (Kirkus Reviews).For decades, journalist Kim Eisler has covered the law firm of Williams & Connolly as its partners have risen to key positions in American politics, business, and culture. From presidential impeachments to professional sports teams, from the Iran-Contra scandal to the rise of Sarah Palin, Williams & Connolly has been behind the scenes. Now, with her deep knowledge and unprecedented access to its partners, Eisler reveals how Williams & Connolly has attained such power and influence.Eisler begins with the firm’s founder, Edward Bennett Williams, who often said he was building not just a law firm but a monument. Masters of the Game shows how his disciples carried his philosophy and practices beyond Washington to dominate business, media, finance, sports and the American psyche itself. Read more

Most lawyers, from Wall Street to the county seat, spend their days drafting documents, negotiating with other attorneys, trying cases, researching the law, and counseling clients. How does this everyday law practice relate to Jesus' call to follow him in servanthood?With decades of experience in the law office, courtroom, and classroom, Robert F. Cochran Jr. explores Jesus' call on lawyers to serve both individual clients and the common good. Cochran pulls back the curtain with stories from his own career and from the legal community to address a wide range of challenges posed by law practice, including counseling clients, planning trial tactics, navigating tensions with coworkers, and handling temptations toward cynicism and greed. This honest and accessible bookshares wisdom from an experienced practitioner and master teacheraddresses real-world situations and relationships experienced by most lawyerscharts the way toward a truly Christian practice of everyday lawFor students considering a career in law as well as for seasoned attorneys, The Servant Lawyer casts an encouraging vision for how lawyers can love and serve their neighbor in every facet of their work. Read more

This bestselling biography of legendary trial lawyer Edward Bennett Williams is "a skillful and lively portrait of a larger-than-life lawyer" (Kirkus Reviews).Legendary attorney Edward Bennet Williams was arguably the best trial lawyer ever to practice. Now, for the first time, bestselling author Evan Thomas takes us into the courtrooms of Williams's greatest performances as he defends "Godfather" Frank Costello, Jimmy Hoffa, Frank Sinatra, The Washington Post, and others, as well as behind the scenes where the witnesses are coached, the traps set, and the deals cut. In addition to being a lawyer of unprecedented influence, Williams was also an important Washington insider, privy to the secrets of America's most powerful men. Thomas tells the truth behind the stories that made Williams one of the most talked about public figures of his time, including Williams's role in the publication of the Pentagon Papers and the possibility that Williams may have been Watergate's Deep Throat. Based on Thomas's exclusive access to Williams's papers, The Man to See is an unprecedented look at the strategies and influence of this exceptional man. Read more

Thinking about law school? Wondering what makes it so hard?Want to know what it's really like?In this conversational and action-oriented book by a Harvard Law grad, look behind the curtain at law school and legal practice—it may not be what you think.If you like reading and writing, you've probably thought about law school at some point. You may have taken law courses in college, or you’ve been told that you'd make a good lawyer. Maybe you hope to make a difference (or at least a lot of money).But there’s a lot you don’t know.In The Truth About Law School, you'll learn:How to make sure that law school is the right choiceWhy law school can be detrimental to your healthWhat practicing law is like from current and former lawyersHow to find and connect with lawyers in your areas of interestWhat to do next if you decide law school is not for youLaw school is a big commitment. Read this book to make sure you know what you’re getting into before you take the leap! Read more

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Shines a light on the emerging field of law dedicated to responding to and resolving the crises of the twenty-first centuryIn an increasingly globalized world, a complex and interlocking web of nations, governments, non-state actors, laws, and rules affect human behavior. When crisis hits—whether that be extrajudicial detention, unprompted deportation, pandemics, or natural disasters—lawyers are increasingly among the first responders, equipped with the knowledge necessary to navigate the regulations of this ever more complex world.Crisis Lawyering explores this phenomenon and attempts to identify and define what it means to engage in the practice of law in crisis situations. In so doing, it hopes to sketch out the contours of the emerging field of crisis lawyering. Contributors to this volume explore cases surrounding domestic violence; dealing with immigrants in detention and banned from travel; policing in Ferguson, Missouri; the kidnapping of journalists; and climate change, among other crises. Their analysis not only serves as guidance to lawyers in such situations, but also helps others who deal with crises understand those crises—and the role of lawyers in them—better so that they may respond to them more effectively, efficiently, collaboratively and creatively. Crisis Lawyering shines a light on the emerging field of law dedicated to responding to and resolving the complex crises of the twenty-first century. Read more

Winner of the 2017 Eduardo Bonilla-Silva Outstanding Book Award, sponsored by the Society for the Study of Social Problems.Finalist for the C. Wright Mills Book Award, sponsored by the Society for the Study of Social Problems.Winner of the 2017 Oliver Cromwell Cox Book Award, sponsored by the American Sociological Association's Section on Racial and Ethnic Minorities.Winner of the 2017 Mary Douglas Prize for Best Book, sponsored by the American Sociological Association's Sociology of Culture Section.Honorable Mention in the 2017 Book Award from the American Sociological Association's Section on Race, Class, and Gender.NAACP Image Award Nominee for an Outstanding Literary Work from a debut author.Winner of the 2017 Prose Award for Excellence in Social Sciences and the 2017 Prose Category Award for Law and Legal Studies, sponsored by the Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division, Association of American Publishers.Silver Medal from the Independent Publisher Book Awards (Current Events/Social Issues category).Americans are slowly waking up to the dire effects of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration, especially in disadvantaged neighborhoods and communities of color. The criminal courts are the crucial gateway between police action on the street and the processing of primarily black and Latino defendants into jails and prisons. And yet the courts, often portrayed as sacred, impartial institutions, have remained shrouded in secrecy, with the majority of Americans kept in the dark about how they function internally. Crook County bursts open the courthouse doors and enters the hallways, courtrooms, judges' chambers, and attorneys' offices to reveal a world of punishment determined by race, not offense.Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve spent ten years working in and investigating the largest criminal courthouse in the country, Chicago–Cook County, and based on over 1,000 hours of observation, she takes readers inside our so-called halls of justice to witness the types of everyday racial abuses that fester within the courts, often in plain sight. We watch white courtroom professionals classify and deliberate on the fates of mostly black and Latino defendants while racial abuse and due process violations are encouraged and even seen as justified. Judges fall asleep on the bench. Prosecutors hang out like frat boys in the judges' chambers while the fates of defendants hang in the balance. Public defenders make choices about which defendants they will try to "save" and which they will sacrifice. Sheriff's officers cruelly mock and abuse defendants' family members. Delve deeper into Crook County with related media and instructor resources at www.sup.org/crookcountyresources.Crook County's powerful and at times devastating narratives reveal startling truths about a legal culture steeped in racial abuse. Defendants find themselves thrust into a pernicious legal world where courtroom actors live and breathe racism while simultaneously committing themselves to a colorblind ideal. Gonzalez Van Cleve urges all citizens to take a closer look at the way we do justice in America and to hold our arbiters of justice accountable to the highest standards of equality. Read more

Most young people considering studying law, or pursuing a legal career, have very little idea of what learning law involves and how universities teach law to their students. The new edition of this book, which proved very popular when first published in 2007, provides a 'taster' for the study of law; a short, accessible presentation of law as an academic subject, designed to help 17- and 18-year old students and others decide whether law is the right choice for them as a university subject, or, if they have already made the choice, what to expect when they start their law degree. It helps answer the question 'what should I study at university?' and counters the perception that law is a dry, dull subject. What About Law? shows how the study of law can be fun, intellectually stimulating, challenging and of direct relevance to students. Using a case study approach, the book introduces prospective law students to the legal system, as well as to legal reasoning, critical thinking and argument.This is a book that should be in the library of every school with a sixth form, every college and every university, and it is one that any student about to embark on the study of law should read before they commence their legal studies.All of the authors have long experience in teaching law at Cambridge and elsewhere and all have also been involved, at various times, in advising prospective law students at open days and admissions conferences.Listed as one of the 'Six of the best law books' that a future law student should read by the Guardian Law Online, 8th August 2012. Read more

Legal writing is hard. Learning about it shouldn’t be.In Dear 1L, a collection of nurturing letters, tactical how-to’s, and advanced legal-writing tips, legal-writing coach Amanda Haverstick answers all the questions you didn’t know you need to know.How do you avoid a dicta trap when writing the fall memo? What’s the winning formula for an IRAC essay? A legal brief? A lawyer’s resume? And what’s the “TICTAC comma,” anyway? Get the cheat codes on these topics and more that still trip up 1Ls every year.Dear 1L gives you a witty, insightful preview of what to expect during 1L. What’s more, the writing tips you’ll learn come from decades of BigLaw-litigation experience, and they’ve been “blessed” by thousands of lawyers and law students online. This book is a trusted supplement you’ll refer to throughout law school and beyond. Read more

Master the hands-on skills you'll need to succeed in a modern law office with INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGALISM, 8e. Ten critical skills are covered in the book: identifying legal issues, breaking rules into elements,applying rules to facts interviewing clients, investigating facts, digesting discovery documents, providing litigation assistance, researching the law, drafting documents, and representing clients at administrative agencies where authorized by law.Packed with real-life insights and real-world examples,the text helps you understand the ethical guidelines that lawyers and paralegals must follow and covers the efforts underway to regulate the profession in legislatures, courts, bar associations, and paralegal associations.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version. Read more

In WOW YOUR CLIENTS, million-dollar business producer Bob Abramson shares actionable tips for both acquiring new clients and building long-lasting relationships with them. By the time you get done with this entertaining read, you will be equipped with the knowledge and playbook to land any client, and keep them for years to come. This book is the ultimate resource that can be used by anyone, in any profession where clients are the backbone of your business.As an additional bonus, you will receive Bob's Light A Fire In Your Business Companion Course. “Bob’s book Wow Your Clients is an excellent read on maximizing client relationships. Bob shares some fascinating stories about rising through adversity to succeed in college and business which I truly can relate to. This is a great read for sales and service professionals wanting to be inspired while learning new principles to wow your clients.” — - Cedric McSween Sr., McSween Coaching “Both entertaining and informative the whole way through. The way Bob weaves his expertise in business development together with his personal story left me wanting more... Thank you for inspiring me in such a delightful way!” — Esmée St James The Dating Muse Read more

Nationally recognized trainer and former prosecutor, Mr. Bobo offers an essential guide to why the role of storytelling is critical to effective advocacy as well as other lessons of legal jujitsu. Bobo gives readers everything from crafting a theme to battling defense attorneys, and working with judges and juries. Sections also examine how to recognize the symptoms of burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Read more

Good lawyers have an ability to tell stories. Whether they are arguing a murder case or a complex financial securities case, they can capably explain a chain of events to judges and juries so that they understand them. The best lawyers are also able to construct narratives that have an emotional impact on their intended audiences. But what is a narrative, and how can lawyers go about constructing one? How does one transform a cold presentation of facts into a seamless story that clearly and compellingly takes readers not only from point A to point B, but to points C, D, E, F, and G as well? In Storytelling for Lawyers, Phil Meyer explains how. He begins with a pragmatic theory of the narrative foundations of litigation practice and then applies it to a range of practical illustrative examples: briefs, judicial opinions and oral arguments. Intended for legal practitioners, teachers, law students, and even interdisciplinary academics, the book offers a basic yet comprehensive explanation of the central role of narrative in litigation. The book also offers a narrative tool kit that supplements the analytical skills traditionally emphasized in law school as well as practical tips for practicing attorneys that will help them craft their own legal stories. Read more

Law school does a great job teaching you to think like a lawyer, but how ready do you feel to actually practice law in a law firm?Whether you’re working in a big law firm or a smaller firm environment, the tips in this book will help you prepare for work in the right way, and get your legal career off to a great start.In this practical guide to law firm life and new lawyers’ handbook, a former Big law litigator turned career coach for lawyers teaches you:How to organize your home and financial life before you start work in a law firmPractical strategies to think long-term about your careerHow to prepare for and what to do during your first days, weeks, and months on the job as a junior associateTips for adjusting to full-time working lifeFAQs from junior associatesStrategies to conquer the billable hourCharacteristics of successful junior associatesDownfalls of struggling junior associatesMaking partner – is it for you, and how can you improve your chances?Leaving your law firm – figuring out when to go and what to do next Read more