The Six-Minute Marathon: A Guide to Life as a Lawyer
Transitioning from law school to law practice can be the most daunting thing you do in your professional career. The Six-Minute Marathon is your survival guide to thriving in BigLaw practice. Andrew Hartman advises the up-and-coming generation of attorneys with humor and practicality. Stories of failed associates and redeeming moments from his twenty-plus years of practice will enlighten you as you venture into the world of law and learn to record your marathon of success in six-minute increments. As a bonus, Caren Ulrich Stacy provides insights from her own nearly twenty year career in professional development. From the initial interview to dressing to impress to networking your way to the top, The Six-Minute Marathon will guide you around the pitfalls that ensnare so many of your unwary colleagues and lead you toward your BigLaw dreams.

Reviews

"All survival handbooks — lawyers, doctors, architects — tell newly minted professionals how to succeed as a grown-up. You could learn by trial and error and live with the inevitable injuries or you can read Andrew Hartman's fine Handbook and thrive without having a single permanent scar. The choice is yours."

-James B. Zagel, United States District Judge, author of Money to Burn

"Andy's handbook is an absolute must-read for any law student seeking to make a smooth and successful transition to law firm practice. He has been in the trenches and succeeded at prestigious firms and candidly shares his invaluable experiences for the benefit of junior attorneys everywhere."

-Brian P. Kerwin, Corporate Partner, Duane Morris LLP
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The Six-Minute Marathon: A Guide to Life as a Lawyer
Transitioning from law school to law practice can be the most daunting thing you do in your professional career. The Six-Minute Marathon is your survival guide to thriving in BigLaw practice. Andrew Hartman advises the up-and-coming generation of attorneys with humor and practicality. Stories of failed associates and redeeming moments from his twenty-plus years of practice will enlighten you as you venture into the world of law and learn to record your marathon of success in six-minute increments. As a bonus, Caren Ulrich Stacy provides insights from her own nearly twenty year career in professional development. From the initial interview to dressing to impress to networking your way to the top, The Six-Minute Marathon will guide you around the pitfalls that ensnare so many of your unwary colleagues and lead you toward your BigLaw dreams.

Reviews

"All survival handbooks — lawyers, doctors, architects — tell newly minted professionals how to succeed as a grown-up. You could learn by trial and error and live with the inevitable injuries or you can read Andrew Hartman's fine Handbook and thrive without having a single permanent scar. The choice is yours."

-James B. Zagel, United States District Judge, author of Money to Burn

"Andy's handbook is an absolute must-read for any law student seeking to make a smooth and successful transition to law firm practice. He has been in the trenches and succeeded at prestigious firms and candidly shares his invaluable experiences for the benefit of junior attorneys everywhere."

-Brian P. Kerwin, Corporate Partner, Duane Morris LLP
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The Six-Minute Marathon: A Guide to Life as a Lawyer

The Six-Minute Marathon: A Guide to Life as a Lawyer

The Six-Minute Marathon: A Guide to Life as a Lawyer

The Six-Minute Marathon: A Guide to Life as a Lawyer

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Overview

Transitioning from law school to law practice can be the most daunting thing you do in your professional career. The Six-Minute Marathon is your survival guide to thriving in BigLaw practice. Andrew Hartman advises the up-and-coming generation of attorneys with humor and practicality. Stories of failed associates and redeeming moments from his twenty-plus years of practice will enlighten you as you venture into the world of law and learn to record your marathon of success in six-minute increments. As a bonus, Caren Ulrich Stacy provides insights from her own nearly twenty year career in professional development. From the initial interview to dressing to impress to networking your way to the top, The Six-Minute Marathon will guide you around the pitfalls that ensnare so many of your unwary colleagues and lead you toward your BigLaw dreams.

Reviews

"All survival handbooks — lawyers, doctors, architects — tell newly minted professionals how to succeed as a grown-up. You could learn by trial and error and live with the inevitable injuries or you can read Andrew Hartman's fine Handbook and thrive without having a single permanent scar. The choice is yours."

-James B. Zagel, United States District Judge, author of Money to Burn

"Andy's handbook is an absolute must-read for any law student seeking to make a smooth and successful transition to law firm practice. He has been in the trenches and succeeded at prestigious firms and candidly shares his invaluable experiences for the benefit of junior attorneys everywhere."

-Brian P. Kerwin, Corporate Partner, Duane Morris LLP

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781632813947
Publisher: National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Publication date: 01/01/2011
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 254 KB

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 That Ain't Workin--Interviews and Offers

Chapter 2 Give 'Em What They Want--Managing Managers

Chapter 3 First Day of My Life--How to Make It Good

Chapter 4 My Friends All Drive Porsches--Fast Cars, Natty Clothes, and the Good Life

Chapter 5 Time Keeps on Slipping--Billing and Record Keeping

Chapter 6 Party Like It's 1999--Firm Activities and Events

Chapter 7 (Give Me Back My) Name--What You Were Not Taught in Legal Writing

Chapter 8 Losing My Religion--Beliefs and Background

Chapter 9 There Is No Time--Managing Your Life

Chapter 10 Put Me in Coach, I'm Ready to Play--Teamwork, Managing Up and Down

Chapter 11 Shiny, Happy People--Personality and Standing Out

Chapter 12 Go Ahead and Shout--Dial "M" for Marketing

Chapter 13 It's a Mistake!--Missteps and How to Avoid Them

Chapter 14 Money, So They Say, Is the Root of All Evil Today--How Not to Succumb

Chapter 15 When to Hold 'Em, When to Fold 'Em--Graceful Exits

Chapter 16 Is That You Baby or Just a Brilliant Disguise?--Case Studies

Prologue In the End It Does Matter--The Lawyer's Role in Society

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