Being a lawyer means being a writer. Granted, lawyers in some fields write more than others. I'm a litigator, which can be a bit like writing a term paper every night for the rest of your life. But no matter what area you practice in, you will do a fair amount of writing: briefs, memos, contracts, letters, emails, etc. read more
What It’s Really Like to Be a Criminal Defense Attorney. When you think about a criminal protection legal advisor you're most likely basing whatever picture of them you have on TV shows and motion pictures. read more
Awhile back, I wrote about what law school is really like. If you can manage to keep your head on straight, deal with the competitiveness, and tune out the insanity, then hopefully you’ll graduate, pass the bar and start doing some real lawyering. read more
There’s still much to recommend the practice of law, starting with serving clients and the public good. This story is a valentine to the profession, reminding us—in the words of ordinary lawyers from across the nation—why being a lawyer can be an extraordinary calling. read more