Lawyer Skills

Chris Graham | Everyone is nervous talking in front of people. Whether you appear confident depends on what you do with that nervous energy.

Ivy Grey | It may surprise you to learn that one minute can mean the difference between successfully completing two tasks or fumbling them both.

How do you use words with the suffix “–nym” (nym words) in your legal writing? Some are common, but many of the 46-word suffixes are not. The suffix “-nym” derives from the Greek word for name or word. Understanding the word origin can help in ...

Jay Harrington | For business development outreach, think of yourself as a curator and commentator of valuable information for your clients and prospects.

Are you stuck in your current practice area or are your skills transferable? Transferable skills refer to the abilities and knowledge that can be applied across different jobs and industries. These skills enhance a candidate’s versatility ...

What are the top skills a lawyer needs for a successful legal career? Choose from this buffet of essential lawyer skills to plan your ascent. Law school gave you the tools to think like a lawyer and a grounding in the basic skills required of ...

Bull Garlington | The most important soft skill of them all.

Ivy Grey | Effective legal writing combines articulate argumentation, authoritative citation, and proficient use of tools like the Table of Authorities.

Ivy Grey | Check yourself for rude, aggressive language before you wreck your case.

Recently, Attorney at Work asked readers to share their note-taking habits and favorite note-taking tools. Read on for the results.