Ms. JD Book Review: The Associate’s Handbook by Francisco Ramos
By Azin Abedian • December 02, 2016 •Ms. JD, Ms. JD Book Reviews, Writers in Residence, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Legal Academia, Nonprofits and the Public Interest, Law School, •Issues, Mentoring and Networking, Features, Myths & Truths
The Associate’s Handbook, written by Francisco Ramos, is a resource for aspiring trial lawyers. In this article I will outline the handbook, and summarize the material provided in each section. I will include my personal opinion on the subject matter and whether I find it applicable to the modern day lawyer. The sections I will cover include: Starting Out, Attorney Marketing, and Trying Every Case. Starting Out Ramos suggests that all new attorneys starting out focus on self-improvement, becoming your own CEO, improving your writing, and finding a mentor. Ramos finds it imperative that you take charge of your career…
Mindfulness Meditation & The Practice of Law
By Azin Abedian • September 15, 2016 •Writers in Residence, Careers, Legal Academia, Law School, Other Law School Issues, Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life
It’s the first day of law school. We take our seats promptly at 8:45 am to partake in our first ever law school lecture. Contracts. With stadium seating and an established, intimidating Professor wearing a three-piece suit standing before us, we await what would likely be a profound and mind-altering lecture of the law. All the meanwhile, all I could think was..."please don’t call on me". Silence erupts as class begins. In a loud, strong, booming voice we hear "Ms. Hailey Hardwick, please rise and give the class the case holdings for Hadley v Baxendale, including the issue, rule, and court analysis". Dumbfounded…
Alleviating Common Fears Associated During Your First Year of Law School
By Azin Abedian • September 15, 2016 •Writers in Residence, Law School, Pre-Law, Other Law School Issues
When you receive your first acceptance letter to law school your heart flutters with excitement. You cannot wait to share the exciting news with friends, family and loved ones. As the first day of law school draws near, your heart begins to have that same fluttering feeling, however this time, it feels a little bit different. This time, the flutter represents nerves, anxiety, and a general sense of uneasiness, as you are unsure of what the first day of school will bring. Unsettled thoughts begin polluting your mind, in no particular order: Will you fail out? How will you handle the…