IMPORTANT SKILLS FOR LAWYERS
“Laws are like cobwebs, which may catch small flies, but let wasps and hornets break through” - Jonathan Swift Inquisitive A good lawyer will possess an inquisitive nature. Curiosity drives a person to probe and ask revealing questions. The inquisitive attorney will peel back the layers of a case, going deeper, asking for more information. This skill is important because it's often the small, unnoticed details that can make or break a case. A good lawyer asks questions because they aren't satisfied with accepting surface information. They know there may be more facts underneath the evidence presented. Their inquisitive nature will push them to uncover that information. Listening skills The first rule of listening is to be present. You allow the other person to share. You pay attention. You get the big picture. You don’t allow distractions. You show some compassion. Know yourself. Be aware of your own listening style. Listen ...