The Practice: What They Don't Teach in Law School
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (540 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1470106949 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 276 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"For the insiders" according to Anonymous roommate. As a former roommate of Harris (not mentioned in the book) I enjoyed the book, particularly the sections on Harvard. As a non-lawyer I found the legal sections a little bit specialized for my interests. Overall the book reads well for those who share some of Harris's experiences. For someone with no shared experiences, I suspect that interest would lag.. Dull Interesting only if one is from Savannah.
Graham’s story illustrates the importance of conceptual and imaginative thinking beyond the book learning of law school, whose curricula offered no guidance for managing relationships with colleagues and staff, dealing with practice economics, or attracting clients. Through imagination and humor, Gordon finds that often responsibilities and accomplishments do not only result from preparation and structure but by may be generated by an inner compass, which inspires the subtitle, “What They Don’t Teach in Law School.” In fact, his wit and innovative thinking wind up being anchors for his ultimate success. Through the personal journey of Gordon Graham, The Practice provides a glimpse into the gaps often left by academia in how to navigate life itself. The largest void entailed how to achieve a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction beyond the monetary rewards of a professional practice. The book takes readers along as Gordon grows up, navigates the waters of his law education, makes life-directing choices about his career path, and embarks on a series of legal adventures that can, literally, fill a book. The Practice: What They Don’t Teach in Law School is the journey of a south