The Complete Lawyer - Volume 3

FOCUS ON - NATIONAL
Practicing Lawyers Can Change Legal Education Hundreds of law teachers understand the need for reform. Unfortunately, they are still in the minority: They welcome your help. By Roy Stuckey

We Need To Produce Lawyers, Not Technicians

The profession is increasingly seeking more skills training from law schools. By Lisa A. Kloppenberg

Law School Innovations Result In Broader Students

The changes in legal education we?re putting into effect will train students to be much broader, both professionally and intellectually, than traditional legal education now does. A TCL Interview: Larry Kramer

Educating Law Students For Leadership

Leadership skills are increasingly an integral part of a modern professional education. By Donald J. Polden

Developing A Personal And Professional Identity In Law School

Neglecting the development of identity in law school is one key reason so many lawyers are dissatisfied with their lives. By Daisy Hurst Floyd

Turning Law Students Into Lawyers

A blend of experiential and doctrinal learning helps law students not only think like lawyers but act like them. By Kenneth R. Margolis

D E P A R T M E N T S

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
I Blame Law Schools I blame law schools for ignoring the importance of developing interpersonal skills and for failing to cultivate well-rounded graduates. By Alf Nucifora

The 7 Deadly Sins of Marketing In The Legal Profession

Disaffection with law creates a gulf between you and your profession. By Gary Holstein

COACHING & MENTORING
Who Needs A Coach? Coaching and coaching methods vary. Consider these factors before hiring a coach. By Maynard Brusman

THE FAMILY
Put Your Marriage In Your In-Box Our marriages are the most taken-for-granted relationship in our lives. By Joe Shaub

FINANCIAL MATTERS
Teach The Students In Your Life Financial Decision Making Raising financially competent kids saves time, energy and money—yours and theirs. By Robert S. Hockett

Is Your Life Insurance Policy At Risk?

Your life insurance policy may not be as secure as you think. By Robert S. Littell

HEALTH
Want To Lose Weight? Junk your bathroom scales. Heave them out. They're worse than useless. By Jack Groppel

NAVIGATING YOUR CAREER
Create A Personal Vision And Change Your Life Translate your vision into reality in three steps. By Anne H. Whitaker

Career Profile: Paula Brice

Success for me is balancing my emotional, spiritual, and mental lives, without having to sacrifice one over the other. By Paul J. Consbruck

WORK/LIFE BALANCE
Update Your Personal Narrative And pay attention to the narratives of others. By Dennis Coyne

TCL'S WEBLOG DIRECTORY
Legal Life & Legal Marketing An alphabetical, annotated list of weblogs whose stated missions fall within the scope of TCL’ positioning: professionalism and quality of life and career. Compiled by David Giacalone

S E C T I O N S

THE WORLD OF ASSOCIATES
Critical Relationship Building Skills For Associates How newly-minted lawyers bridge the gap between the backpack and the briefcase. By Arnie Herz

TREND WATCH
Update On Associate Retention New research shows that too many associates left their firms too soon. By Paula A. Patton

Six Ways To Become Innovative, Flexible And Client-Focused

Corporate counsel reveal that innovative, flexible and client-oriented law firms are capturing their attention and dollars. By Marcie L. Borgal Shunk

EDITOR'S LETTER
How Many Wake-Up Calls Will It Take? Most educators and lawyers agree that while the first year of law school works fine, the second and third years need serious overhauling. So why haven’t more law schools taken action?

BOOK REVIEWS
Best Practices for Legal Education More than five years in the making, this book is a comprehensive and user-friendly road map and vision for improving legal education.

D E P A R T M E N T S

FIRM MANAGEMENT
Leadership Effectiveness One of six key strategies for organizational growth. By Bill Schwarz

MARKETING
Four Myths That Prevent Attorneys From Building A Referral-Based Practice Myth 1: Clients are the best source of referrals. Surprised? Read on… By Stephen Fairley

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Are You A Technician Or An Entrepreneur? Too many lawyers think the only way to earn more is to work harder. By Judi Craig

Learn Strength-Based Management

Some of our most finely honed legal skills are recipes for management disaster. By Cathy Wright

SURVEYS & RESEARCH
Stress: The Early Warning Signs Now there’s a tool to help you detect your level of stress before it’s too late. Free test.

How Do You Handle Relationships?

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How Well Do You Manage Your Energy?

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Test Yourself For Hidden Bias

Studies show people can be consciously committed to egalitarianism, and deliberately work to behave without prejudice, yet still possess hidden negative prejudices or stereotypes.
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