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Thine + Write.law Guide: Practice Basics Checklist for New Lawyers

September 3, 2020

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Thine + Write.law Practice Basic Checklist for New Lawyers

What practical, everyday skills make it easier for today's lawyer to begin building a successful legal career? We've  partnered with Write.law to share this list of the basics.

While substantive legal knowledge is important, there's also quite a bit of professional skill that can serve today's lawyers well. With the help of law professor and nationally-known legal writing and practice skills trainer, Joe Regalia, we've created this guide to help the modern lawyer think about the basic skills needed to launch a strong legal practice, complete with tips and resources to dig deeper into your own skill development.

In this guide:

Leverage fundamental tools.

  • Mastering Microsoft Word
  • Mastering Excel basics
  • Email with excellence

Get tech savvy.

  • Learning software day 1
  • Learning conferencing tools
  • Understand VPN and remote tools
  • Protecting data and information

Harness the power of visualization.

  • Crafting useful documents
  • Create excellent presentations

Build authentic relationships.

  • Seeking and listening to feedback
  • Bringing yourself to work
  • Seizing networking opportunities
  • Seeking mentors and allies

Put your best foot forward.

  • Using institutional knowledge
  • Learning policies and procedures
  • Coming with a recommendation
  • Adding value
  • Matching preferences

Work smarter.

  • Being smarter about legal and fact research
  • Managing files well
  • Mastering the verbal download
  • Managing time
  • Handling projects like a pro

. . . and more.

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