Tips for Lawyers Podcast
1) How much Initiative is Too Much?
We all want to do the job properly and comprehensively, but at what point should you draw the line when it comes to chasing down the answer to every thought you have in a given task?
2) How can Young Lawyers Work more Efficiently?
It's a common issue for young lawyers - it just seems like everything takes much longer than it "should". So how can we be working towards more efficiency in our practice?
3) Should Lawyers Write with Contractions?
In "legal writing" (whatever that means) should we be using contractions? Some seem to be firmly against, and others much more casual about it all.
4) How to Write a better Advice
Many young lawyers come out of law school with a lot of knowledge and the ability to put together a sound legal opinion on a given topic.But when it comes to communicating that to the client... it all...Show More
5) You Need to Ditch these Law School Habits
During law school you developed some tactics, habits and strategies designed to work within the system and maximise your results.Some of them aren't going to translate well into legal practice.Listen ...Show More
6) Careful Who you Take Wellness Advice From
Should you take advice from people who haven't themselves thrived in the legal profession?
7) Law is Hard – Deal with It
I get it – bad things do happen in a legal career, and there are certainly some aspects that need “fixing”. But the truth is, even if we fix everything we can, a legal career is s...Show More
8) How to Write Shorter Letters
Your letters are too long. Time to fix it. Your letters are too long. Time to fix it.
9) Are Young Lawyers Incompetent at Business?
And, more importantly, does it have to be that way? By applying a simple change in the way you perceive your decisions, you can start to ensure that you are working towards being a more valuable co...Show More
10) Does your Drafting Achieve its Purpose?
Audience, Purpose, Tone and Brevity – you’ve heard me say it before, and you probably will again. These are the key elements of excellent legal drafting. So how can we ensure that the p...Show More