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John Q. Lawstudent
The book "Bar Exam in a Nutshell" is a worthwhile purchase. The book provides a briliant method to identify your weaknesses for both first time takers and repeat examinees called "Forensic IRAC." This alone makes the book worthwhile. In addition, the book gives you a concise overview of the entire bar exam process in conformity with most West Nutshells which give you an overview.
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Subjects:  1. Admission to the bar    2. Bar examinations    3. LSAT (Law School Admission Test)    4. Law    5. Law examinations    6. Legal Education    7. Study Guides    8. United States    9. Industrial or vocational training    10. Legal skills & practice   

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A must for new lawyers!
This book is, in my mind, a must for new lawyers.It is very helpful in showing first hand accounts of what is awaiting female attorneys, and can be an education for male attorneys as well.Every law firm in the countryshould make this required reading for hiring partners who might notunderstand the issues women in law are dealing with.If you know a womangraduating from law school, you should get her this book!

Just a superficial summary
This book would have been more worthwhile if the authors had truly analyzed the responsesin order to evaluate potential trends across the profession. Instead, those responses were simply reported, so that one hasto slog through the reportage on all the firms to discern trends.

Excellent source of information for women and men
Although I am a man, I found this book extremely useful as I was considering offers from several large NYC law firms.For one thing, I was eager for any source of information, and the authors' surveyhelps giveone a sense of the distinctive culture of each firm.I also was notinterested in becoming part of a firm that discriminates against women (andsome of the behaviour described was frankly disturbing).Balancing workand family are not solely women's issues, although women have led the wayin demanding a healthier balance.As firms (as they surely must, even ifit comes slowly) become more accommodating to women, men will benefit aswell. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business/Economics    2. Gender & the Law    3. Job satisfaction    4. Law    5. Law and legislation    6. Legal Profession    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Sex discrimination against women    9. United States    10. Women lawyers   

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SHOULD BE MANDATORY READING FOR LAW SCHOOL ADVOCACY CLASSES
In my 40 years of trial practice, few books are better organized, or present more useful insights in how to try cases.David Berg has been in the pits, has dozens of verdicts in all kinds of civil and criminal cases-everything from murder to patent infringement-and writes about them very well.Drawing on his experience, David explains the importance, goals, and methods of achieving those goals, for each step of representation, from the first meeting with the client, to the final words of closing argument.And while this isn't one of those "war story" book, he does use examples from his own cases and those of other trial lawyers to make his points.This book is a "must read," not just for aspiring trial lawyers, but for all who want to enhance their skills in the courtroom.It should be mandatory reading for law school advocacy classes.
A MUST READ!
Each arena has it's Michael Jordan.In the courtroom, it is David Berg.And Berg has taken this natural talent and time-honed skill to a new level as he unlocks certain secrets that have catapulted him to the top of his profession.What most have considered his "magic," he explains as common sense practice.This book should be a required text at every law school.Those in the legal profession should not just read this, they should study it.The difference it will make in case results more than pays for the book, over and over again.

A very highly recommended advice guide
David Berg is a member of the Texas and New York State Bar Associations and the founding partner of Berg & Androphy, who has published dozens of articles about legal issues in such venues as "Litigation Magazine", "The New York Times", and "Newsweek". In The Trial Lawyer: What It Takes To Win, Berg draws upon his years of experience and expertise to create a straightforward instructional and reference guide which ranges from perfecting techniques for arguing a case in court; to getting the research right; to the art of persuasion; to recognizing how to best address a particular jury, Voir Dire; specific tips, tricks, and techniques for all aspects of presenting the actual trial; and more. The Trial Lawyer is a very highly recommended advice guide and strongly recommended reading for aspiring and newly practicing trial lawyers alike. ... Read more

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Thoughts from Down the Road...
OK, it has been a while now since this book came out, and sinde i read it cover to cover. (in the interests of fulkl disclosure, i am in the book. But if you begin this book, you to will be compelled to keep reading!Honest!) A flawed but very valuable work.
Steven Keeva (who is not a lawyer but has spent many years observing and writing about them) here provides an assortment of advice, tips, and real-life examples to help you become a better lawyer and a better person.While I found much of the book to be old news, every 10 pages or so Keeva says something eye-opening, memorable, and truly instructive.The chapters on listening and service were, for me, the real pay-off, and I know I will be going back to them frequently.By contrast, his portrayal of litigators, trials, and especially corporate practice struck me as simplistic and a bit stereotyped.In addition, those who are unreceptive to the touchy-feely approach to problem-solving should be warned that this book is nothing if not touchy-feely.That said -- and notwithstanding my other qualifications -- this book is an *important* contribution to the literature of professionalism and lawyers' "mental hygiene" (as Prof. Stone of Harvard has called it).Since this book is also a quick read, every lawyer and law student who even suspects it may be helpful should give it a try and then keep it close at hand.

Staying in the practice, and enjoying it!
Transforming Practices truly is a gift to lawyers, like me, who have been practicing for many years and want to continue practicing law in a satisfying and meaningful way.This book has been one of my best investments, and I keep it on my desk at work.Reading, or in my case rereading, Steven Keeva's inspirational words provides a much needed boost in spirit, and a new way of looking at the legal life, even on a difficult day!My colleagues who have read this book wholeheartedly agree! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. Careers - General    4. Ethics & Professional Responsibility    5. General    6. Job Satisfaction    7. Labor    8. Law (General)    9. Lawyers    10. Legal Profession    11. Legal Reference / Law Profession    12. Legal ethics    13. Moral and ethical aspects    14. Practice of law    15. Advice on careers & achieving success    16. Economics, Finance, Business and Industry    17. Law / Professional Responsibility    18. Legal skills & practice    19. Reference works   

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Great Book
This book is a must-read for all law students and young lawyers, most of whom do not have a clue about what it takes to succeed in a law firm.The step-by-step, how to do it approach is very helpful.

Nothing you don't already know
I was deeply disappointed with this book. To save you the $40 I foolishly spent on this book, I will summarize its advice below:
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Great book for new scopists
This is a great book for new scopists to read.It gives you an overviewof what court reporter's do.Learning about their jobs will help us, thescopists, do our job better.It is also a good book to get if you arethinking of becoming a court reporter.It goes over stipulations,parentheticals, motions, objections, etc.The part I liked best about thisbook is it gave alot of examples on preliminaries, title pages, appearancepage, index page, transcripts.Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer-aided transcription systems    2. Court Records    3. General    4. Law    5. Law Office Education    6. Law reporting    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Legal Secretaryship    9. Reference    10. Stenotypy    11. United States    12. Industrial or vocational training    13. Legal skills & practice    14. Secretarial & office skills   

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Small Size, Huge Impact
I, too, was startled at the small black and white book that I had received for my $83.I had expected a glossy book full of wonderful illustrations.
Big price, little book...plenty of value
Originally hesitant about ordering this book, mainly due to sticker shock, I went ahead after previewing the table of contents.None of the other books I had searched on courtroom graphics seemed to cover the aspects I find to be most challenging- organizing the information, budgeting and estimating a realistic time-frame.Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Procedure    2. Evidence, Demonstrative    3. Evidence, Real    4. Law    5. Legal Profession    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Microcomputer Graphics    8. Practice Of Law    9. Trial Practice    10. United States    11. Visual communication    12. Law / Criminal Law    13. Legal skills & practice   

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Happy with my purchase.
I ordered this book used and it was like new.Im very happy with it.
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Subjects:  1. Criminal Law    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Criminal psychology    4. Evidence, Expert    5. Forensic psychology    6. Law    7. Mental Health    8. Psychology    9. Psychotherapy - General    10. Social Psychology    11. United States    12. Legal profession    13. Psychology & Psychiatry / Social Psychology   

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Subjects:  1. Civil Procedure    2. Contracts    3. Fantasy    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Law    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Legal System    8. Legal assistants    9. Paralegals & Paralegalism    10. United States    11. Business & Economics / General    12. Legal profession   

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Named Best Legal Publication by Lawyers Weekly USA
Lawyers Weekly USA says "For any lawyer looking to succeed in the competitive world of personal injury, it's an invaluable resource..." "This is a primer that will give you an excellent foundation forsuccess."(March 23, 1998)

Too expensive; not sufficiently helpful
This book is wildly overpriced for the quantity and quality of information it has.In fact, the book offers little that you can't get from much cheaper sources.I suggest "Winning Your Personal Injury Claim"or even "How to Start and Build a Law Practice."Questions:tkbaird@prontomail.com. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Civil procedure    3. Courts    4. General    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Law    7. Legal Profession    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Legal assistants    10. Litigation    11. Trial Practice    12. United States    13. Business & Economics / General    14. Courts & procedure   

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An interesting look at the big law firm experience
I'm investigating careers in the legal field, and I got this from a friend of mine. The book is honestly written and straightforward. However, it must be approached for what it is: a first-job perspective from a 26-27 year old student, fresh out of a grueling 7 or 8 years of law school and academia in general, with no real-world job experience and some highly idealistic preconceptions of how things should work.He gets a job in a top-flight high paying law firm in NYC (apparently, a Hollywoodesque big-time scenario for a lot of young lawyers) and documents his work experiences, interaction with fellow workers, and life in general in an engaging journal-entry style. This is definitely a one-sitting read.
OK - but if you WANT to be a lawyer, see Keith Evans book
An excellent book for lawyers who WANT to be lawyers and effective advocates is "Common Sense Rules of Advocacy for Lawyers," by Keith Evans.Great book for new associates and 3Ls. Read this book to make an informed decision about the law
This book does a great job of informing people in high school, college, and anyone else thinking about going to law school what practicing law in a prestigious law firm is actually like.The book is an easy read because each chapter begins with an entry from the author's journal, and then focuses on a particular aspect of a large-firm legal practice.The journal entries provide startlingly personal and realistic insights into a top lawyer's lifestyle, while the chapters describe what lawyers really do on a daily basis.The book effectively offers the information that people need in order to make an informed decision about whether to go to law school. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Career And Vocational Guidance    3. Career/Job    4. Careers - General    5. Careers - Other Specific Fields    6. Careers / Job Opportunities    7. Legal Profession    8. Practice Of Law    9. Reference    10. Business & Economics / General   

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great text; use it in my classes
Practical approach to the procedures followed in a law office.Also a great guide for the new legal secretary or paralegal. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. General    4. General Practice    5. Law Office Administration    6. Law Office Education    7. Law offices    8. Legal Profession    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. United States    11. Business & Economics / General    12. Legal skills & practice   

Subjects:  1. Educational    2. LSAT (Law School Admission Test)    3. Law    4. Legal Education    5. Professional - General    6. Study Guides    7. Business & Economics / General    8. Legal skills & practice   

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A fine analysis of Supreme Court history
Jay Sekulow has demonstrated that he is one of America's most influential and able jurists through his work done in the name of defending First Amendment religious freedoms.Furthermore, he has exhibited outstanding advocacy skills through the work he has accomplished defending those freedoms as an oral advocate arguing appellate cases before the United States Supreme Court.In his book, Sekulow takes up the pen to explain how the religious upbrining and philosophical backgrounds of individual Supreme Court justices influenced their judicial philosophy and how they ruled on important cases before the Court.
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Subjects:  1. Church and state    2. Education    3. Freedom of religion    4. Government - Judicial Branch    5. History    6. Law and legislation    7. Politics / Current Events    8. Religion    9. Religion And Politics    10. Religion in the public schools    11. Religion, Politics & State    12. United States    13. Legal profession    14. Religion & Beliefs    15. Religion / General    16. USA   

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Gets the Ball Rolling
(I think three and a half stars would be a more accurate rating, but it's not an option.)
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Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Career/Job    3. Careers - General    4. Law    5. Lawyers    6. Legal Profession    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. United States    9. Vocational guidance    10. Business & Economics / Careers    11. Careers guidance    12. Legal skills & practice