As a lawyer, there are a lot of general skills that you need besides just a knowledge of the law. These lawyer skills are helpful for almost all people to know. I sat down one day and started to brainstorm those skills so I would have a list and can work on them individually, read about how to improve those skills, and practice them.
The Lawyer Skills List
Calm – Keeping cool under stress – ex. breathing exercises, exercise, meditation
Communication – clarity in communicating
Story telling – hook, engagement
Negotiation
Marketing
Sales
Public speaking – presentation, voice hands body
Writing
Persuasion- motivation
Organization – like exhibits
Fast learner – techniques-
Research – know where to look
Creativity- brainstorming
Leadership
Logistics – helps with witness, expert, evidence, discovery, case management
Cross examination
Interrogation
Interviewing
Focus / concentration
Willpower
Time management
Goal setting / planning
Critical thinking
concentration
will power
time management
attention to detail
Empathy – getting into the head and emotions of others
People skills – listening
emotional intelligence
Additional Knowledge Areas:
In addition to skills there are things you should know outside the law in order to practice better.
Knowledge Areas
-judgement / decision making
-behavioral psychology / know blind spots
-Logic
