This audio book deals with fundamental lawyering skills such as analysis, research, writing, oral communication and time management, as well as with characteristics of emotional intelligence, effective interpersonal relationships, models of professionalism, conflict and stress management, and generational differences. It also offers practical advice for building a successful career such as creating a career plan, assessing a job offer, negotiating a salary, money management and work-life balance.

Contents:
Ch 1 - Everything You Need to Know
Ch 2 - Dressing the Part
Ch 3 - The Social Graces
Ch 4 - Overcoming Shyness
Ch 5 - The Art (or Horror) of Networking
Ch 6 - Making Most of Meetings
Ch 7 - Working Well with Others
Ch 8 - The Art of Being Supervised (Gracefully)
Ch 9 - The Art of Supervising
Ch 10 - Working with Support Staff
Ch 11 - Managing Written Assignments
Ch 12 - Research
Ch 13 - Writing Checklist
Ch 14 - Feedback
Ch 15 - In-Person Communication with Clients & Others
Ch 16 - Giving Formal and Informal Presentations
Ch 17 - Email Uses and Abuses
Ch 18 - Time Management, Including Procrastination
Ch 19 - Advice From Employers - How to Succeed on the Job
Ch 20 - Managing Stress
Ch 21 - Handling Conflicts at Work
Ch 22 - How Adults Learn and Why It Matters
Ch 23 - Talking About My Generation
Ch 24 - Emotional Intelligence - The Key to Excellence for Law Students and Lawyers
Ch 25 - Workplace Diversity
Ch 26 - Finding (and Keeping) Balance in Work and Life
Ch 27 - What Skills Do Lawyers Need
Ch 28 - Speaking of Values, Ethics & Judgment
Ch 29 - For Law Students - Perspectives on Returning to School
Ch 30 - First-Year Career Plan - A Guided Exercise
Ch 31 - Get a Mentor - Expand Your World
Ch 32 - Practical Lawyering Skills - How to Acquire Them in Law School
Ch 33 - Career Office Resources
Ch 34 - Deciding Whether the Job Is Right for You
Ch 35 - Salary Negotiations
Ch 36 - Money Matters
Ch 37 - Law Firm Economics - Understanding the Business Side of the Profession