Beyond L. A. Law: Stories of People Who've Done Fascinating Things with a Law Degree

Author: Janet Smith
Published: September 1997
Publisher: Barbri Group
ISBN: 015900182X
Paperback Book
Number of Pages: 202

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Beyond L.A. Law gives you a glimpse into the lives of people who've broken the "lawyer" mold. They come from a variety of backgrounds - some had prior careers, others went straight through college and law school, and yet others have overcome poverty and physical handicaps. They got their degrees from all different kinds of law schools, all over the country. But they have one thing in common: they've all pursued their own, unique vision. As you read their stories, you'll see how they beat the odds to succeed. You'll learn career tips and strategies that work, from people who've put them to the test. And you'll find insights that you can apply to your own dream - whether it's a career in law, or anything else!

Table of Contents
Don't Fit the Mold? Create Your Own 1
A Natural at Natural Resources Law 5
Dreams Can Come True 9
Follow Your Bliss 13
Representing Baseball in Australasia 17
Life As a Daring Adventure 21
See the Beauty in Everything 25
Risks Worth Taking 29
An Advocate for Children 33
Lawyer by Day, Musician by Night 37
Making a Difference in Her Community 41
Succeeding Against the Odds 45
Work Time, Not Face Time 49
Selling a Wonderful Intangible 53
A Publishing Entrepreneur 57
Creative Problem Solver Finds a Corporate Niche 61
An Unending Quest for Learning 65
A Career on the Cutting Edge 69
Creating Solutions in a Downsized Market 73
Balancing the Many "Spokes" of Life 77
At the Helm of the EPA 81
Standing Behind Her Decisions 85
Follow Your Dream 89
Finding a Niche as a Mediator 93
Tapping Skills Developed as a Park Ranger 97
Doing Public Good - From Investigations to Trials 101
Achieving a Balance in Wyoming 105
Born to Be a Judge 109
Flourishing in the Spotlight 113
A Beacon on Behalf of Her People 117
Carpe Diem...Carpe Diem...Carpe Diem... 121
A Leader at the Frontiers of Analysis and Action 125
Drink Deep or Taste Not the Pierian Spring 129
Keep Them Smiling - A Contract Attorney's Creed 135
Litigator Discovers Unbeatable Combination 139
You Make of It What You Put into It 143
From Nurse to Lawyer to Politician 147
On the Dual Career Track 151
Something Different Every Day 155
Helping Non-Profits Achieve Their Missions 159
A Solo Practitioner with a Thriving Computer Consulting Business 161
An Early Focus on Sports Law 165
Sales Skills Contribute to Legal Success 169
Crystal Clear Ambition 173
Success Is Being a Good Problem Solver 177

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