Ethics/Professional Responsibility
May 23, 2025
What it really takes to stand up in court and stand apart as a trial lawyer
A great trial lawyer is part strategist, part storyteller, part student, and always a principled professional--driven not by ego or money, but by integrity, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to justice and the people they serve.
To succeed as a trial lawyer, you must be smart, creative, honest, and care deeply about the profession and the people it serves. Success is measured not by the money you make, but by the good you do for your clients and society.
If done right, the work demands total dedication to the problem you are trying to resolve for your client. During your career, you will engage with judges, lawyers, clients, and lay and expert witnesses. Every one of these peop...
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