Learning from practice : a text for experiential legal education / edited by Leah Wortham, Alexander Scherr, Nancy Maurer, Susan L. Brooks.
Wortham, Leah, editor, author.; Scherr, Alexander, editor, author.; Maurer, Nancy M., editor, author.; Brooks, Susan L., editor, author.; Schechter, Susan B.
2016
KF300 .O38 2016 (Mapit)
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Learning from practice : a text for experiential legal education / edited by Leah Wortham, Alexander Scherr, Nancy Maurer, Susan L. Brooks.
Added Author
Wortham, Leah, editor, author.
Scherr, Alexander, editor, author.
Maurer, Nancy M., editor, author.
Brooks, Susan L., editor, author.
Schechter, Susan B.
Edition
Third edition.
Imprint
St. Paul, MN : West Academic Publishing, [2016]
Copyright
© 2016.
Description
xxxiv, 869 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Formatted Contents Note
Section I: General Topics. Introduction / Alexander Scherr & Susan L. Brooks
Charting your path to success: professional development planning / Laurie Barron & Nancy M. Stuart
Learning from supervision / Liz Ryan Cole & Leah Wortham
Observation / J.P. “Sandy” Ogilvy
Effective communication and professional relationships / Susan L. Brooks & Inga N. Laurent
Navigating cultural difference / Margaret Reuter & Carwina Weng
Bias in the legal profession / Stacy L. Brustin & Carmia N. Caesar
Reflection and writing journals / Alexander Scherr & Margaret Martin Barry
Section II: Professionalism and Ethics. Professionalism / Nancy Maurer
Ethical issues in externships: an introduction / Lisa G. Lerman & Lisa V. Martin
Ethical issues in externships: confidentiality / Alexis Anderson
Ethical issues in externships: conflicts of interest / Cindy R. Slane
Ethical issues in externships: duties to tribunals and third parties / Lisa G. Lerman & Lisa V. Martin
Section III: Lawyering and Skill Development. Learning about lawyering / Alexander Scherr
Client relationships / Alexander Scherr
Collaboration and teamwork / Janet Weinstein & Linda Morton
Writing for practice / Kendall L. Kerew
Making presentations / Leah Wortham
Section IV: Practice Contexts. Judicial externships / Mariana Hogan & Michael H. Roffer
Criminal justice law placements / Russell Gabriel & Hans P. Sinha
Public interest lawyering / Susan B. Schechter & Jeffrey R. Baker
Public service lawyering / Jeffrey R. Baker & Susan B. Schechter
Transactional lawyering / Ann Vessels, Stacey Bowers, & Mark Popielarski
Section V: Your Future as a Lawyer. Professional identity and formation / Daisy Hurst Floyd & Timothy W. Floyd
Work & well-being / Marjorie A. Silver
Externships and career development / Avis L. Sanders
The future of the legal profession and legal services delivery / Leah Wortham
On finishing strong: looking back and looking forward / Susan L. Brooks & Alexander Scherr.
Summary
"The third edition of Learning From Practice covers topics relevant to law students working in real practice settings, including externships, in-house clinics, and other experiential courses. Intended for use in course seminars and tutorials, each chapter helps students succeed in their work, reflect on their development, and plan for their lives as lawyers. The book starts with topics common to all real world experience: planning to meet goals, working under supervision, observing carefully, communicating effectively, understanding bias and cultural difference, and reflection. The book offers detailed coverage of ethical issues in experiential coursework including a new chapter on professionalism. A group of chapters address key lawyering abilities such as good judgment, client relationships, collaboration, writing for practice, and making presentations. This edition expands coverage of important practice areas including judicial, criminal justice, public interest, public service, and transactional practices. The closing chapters turn to the future and focus on developing professional identity, maintaining well-being, finding a job and career, and the future of the profession. Throughout, the book encourages students toward self-direction, reflection, dialogue and collaboration, critical assessment of law practice, and well-being and career satisfaction." -- Back cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Location
STA
Other Editions
Revised edition of: J.P. Ogilvy Learning from practice : a professional development text for legal externs. second edition St. Paul, MN : Thomson/West, 2007
Call Number
KF300 .O38 2016
Language
English
ISBN
9781634596183 (paperback)
1634596188 (paperback)
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