Letters to a Young Lawyer
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.22 (892 Votes) |
Asin | : | B003VXNC0S |
Format Type | : | |
Number of Pages | : | 438 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-12-11 |
Language | : | English |
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Tatiana Neroni said An inspiration for lawyering and for writing. An insightful book that I loved, though I was not a "young" young lawyer when I read it, I started my career as a lawyer when my daughter went to college. The book inspired me not only about lawyering, but also about writing. Professor Dershowitz expressed in the book a. "Wealth of advice to young lawyers" according to Amazon Customer. The book was everything the title suggests plus a little bit more character, personality, depth - in one word, Chutzpah. The letters make a way for any reader to be mentored by "the most peripatetic civil liberties lawyer" vicariously through in-depth reflection and pri. An easy read I happen to like Dershowitz in general.This is a a collection of observations and opinions about the field of law, and some of the critical points in a young lawyers career that he/she will have to reconcile, mostly regarding ethics, work/life balance, and pursuing one'
He writes about the lure of money, fame, and power, as well as about the seduction of success. With wit, humor, and decades of personal experiences from which to draw, Alan Dershowitz dispenses advice on career, law, and life in a book aimed at those just starting out in the legal profession.As defender of both the righteous and the questionable, Alan Dershowitz has become perhaps the most famous and outspoken attorney in the land. In this meditation on his profession, Dershowitz writes about life, law, and the opportunities that young lawyers have to do good and do well at