Raising the Bar

Auteur

Jack W. Burtch, Jr is a lawyer who has practiced labor and employment law in large, medium-sized and small law firms since 1973. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Richmond School of Law, teaching Negotiations and Client Counseling since 1994. He has personally mentored scores of law students and new lawyers throughout his career. In 2023 he was elected to the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame.

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Raising the Bar: The Mentor Guidebook for New Lawyers is a compact guide relaying the information necessary for success as a lawyer. This practical guidebook offers information, examples and anecdotal stories similar to the mentoring experience young lawyers used to enjoy in person.

Résumé
Raising the Bar: The Mentor Guidebook for New Lawyers is a compact guide relaying the information necessary for success as a lawyer. This practical guidebook offers information, examples and anecdotal stories similar to the mentoring experience young lawyers used to enjoy in person.

Contenu

Introduction I. Building Your Career II. Transitioning into Practice III. Advancing Your Career IV. Mastering Basic Skills V. Conducting Legal Research VI. Practicing in a Firm VII. Handling a Case VIII. Representing Clients IX. Establishing Trust X. Fixing Mistakes XI. Surviving Office Politics XII. Staying Sane and Solvent XIII. Exploring Other Paths Conclusion