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Playing Nice with the Other Lawyers 

Show up like an Experience Laywer without Spending Years Practicing

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Here’s the problem...

Does This Sound Like You?

  • My adversary is a bully and personally attacks me.
  • I have a new client and I have no idea how to set the fee.

  • I have a potential client, but I have a bad feeling about her.

  • I made a mistake. What should I do?

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What if you could...

Stop personal attacks and have your adversary respect you.

Learn how to spot cases and clients you should not accept.

Learn the various types of fee structures and which one is best for your particular client and case.

Learn the best and worst things you can do when you've made a mistake.

Introducing

The Institute for New Lawyer Education

Because having a law degree is not enough.

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What you'll learn

This Institute Will Teach You How To...

  • Avoid mistakes that will cost you cases and could harm your clients.

  •  Show up looking like you have years of experience. 

  • Have confidence you can handle any situation. 

  • Deal with difficult clients

  • Deal with experienced lawyers

  • Have Effective communication 

  • The importance of keeping your word

  • How to not take things personally

  • Negotiation Skills

  • How to avoid the most common mistakes

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Here's What's Inside Our Courses:

Lesson 01

Dealing with Experienced Attorneys: 
Critical things to know about dealing with experienced lawyers.

 

Lesson 02

How to Communicate: 
Failure to communicate is an ethical violation and will also cost you a client. How are you to communicate when as a new lawyer you have never been busier?  

Lesson 03

Don't get personal and don't take anything personally:
Not getting personal is a critical skill and one that takes practice. Learn how to master yourself while still advocating passionately for your client.

Lesson 04

Keeping your word:
Not all lawyers will keep their word. Think before you commit, make sure you can fulfill what you promise. Your reputation is the most important thing you have.

Lesson 05

Become a pro at negotiating:
The three elements of successful negotiation are; leverage, don't bid against yourself, don't get emotional, and be willing to walk away. Learn how to take these skills and become a negotiation boss.

Lesson 06

Dealing with Problem Clients:
Although most of your clients won't be a problem you will eventually run into some that are. If you know what to do, you'll be able to quell the fire before it starts burning.

Lesson 07

What to do when you screw up:
It isn't a matter of IF you screw up but when. Being prepared is key to minimizing the damage from the inevitable mistake. Here is what to do and what not to do when you make a mistake.

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Are you ready to Practice like an Experienced Lawyer?

Meet Your Instructor,
James Selbach

Attorney James Selbach, founder of the Institute for New Lawyer Education, has practiced law for over 42 years.

As expected, he has accumulated a great deal of information on the practice of law. He is now able to share that information with those entering the profession.

All of the topics that he discusses come from actual practice. 

You have questions. I have answers.

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Still not sure if this is for you?

This is a perfect fit for you, if...

You are a recent Law School Graduate and you want a head start by knowing practical secrets all experienced lawyers already know.

You have opened your own practice and need to develop practical skills as soon as possible.

Have your first law job and want to impress your bosses.

Will be meeting with your first client and need practical tips on how to conduct an effective interview.

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Are you ready to Practice like an Experienced Lawyer?