What Makes a Good Lawyer: Five Essential Traits

What makes a great lawyer? Is it intelligence, good people skills, effective writing? Five traits that make a lawyer stand above the rest.

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Adapted from an article by Jamie Spannhake

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• (00:00) - Intro
  


• (00:39) - Compassion
  


• (01:50) - Listening
  


• (02:35) - Assertiveness
  


• (03:32) - Creativity
  


• (04:27) - Perseverance
  


• (04:58) - Bonus Trait: Technical Skills
  


• (05:46) - Bonus Trait: Continuous Learning and Flexibility
  


• (06:30) - Bonus Trait: Time Management and Organization
  


• (07:20) - Bonus Trait: Client Relationships
  


• (08:13) - Bonus Trait: Networking