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Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks: The Essential Guide to Thriving as a New Lawyer

3rd Edition
Grover E. Cleveland
ISBN: 9781647085490
Subject: Career Success
Format: Print - Softbound
Page Count: 210
Copyright: 2022 | Status: In Stock
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The go-to book for new lawyer success at leading firms and schools, Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks contains critical advice new graduates need to thrive. Completely revised and updated, the Third Edition includes vital new information on navigating a hybrid work environment. The new edition also includes expanded guidance on networking, client service, business development, time and project management, and many other topics. The goal is simple: to help new lawyers start strong, because experience is the most effective way to learn. With an easily readable style, Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks helps new lawyers finesse unwritten rules and stay afloat in a challenging profession. The book contains hundreds of tips with inside information from successful lawyers nationwide. Humorous, real-life examples illustrate the lessons along with checklists to provide comprehensive advice quickly. The book has been called a “game changer” and partners at firms nationwide recommend it for associates.


Imprint: West Academic Publishing
Series: Academic and Career Success Series
Publication Date: 06/01/2022

Grover E. Cleveland

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  • Guidance on navigating a hybrid work environment.
  • Expanded information and resources on managing time, juggling competing demands, and staying organized.
  • Additional information and resources on stress management.
  • Additional information on law firm economics and strategies for capturing time.
  • Revised and updated information on business development for associates.
  • Additional real-life examples throughout the book to illustrate key lessons.
  • Revised and updated information on communicating credibly and gaining client trust.

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