Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Aug. 12, 2021
Civility is not dead: 8 tips for new attorneys entering legal practice
The most artful attorneys can spar with opposing counsel, disagree with the judge, and have the jury nodding along with their closing argument all while maintaining a stellar reputation within the legal community. Why is this? Because they have learned the value of civility and integrity within the practice of law.
In law school you learn to analyze case law, make legal arguments, write persuasively, and conceivably, the mechanics of a jury trial. What they don't teach you is that there is an undeniable attribute -- a particular quality -- that will give your legal career longevity. This elusive characteristic marks a respected attorney and grants them a leg-up in the courtroom. It's often understated, but you know it when you see it -- it's civility.
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