Professionalism

Lori Shaw, Dean of Students and Professor of Lawyering Skills at University of Dayton School of Law, has done it again.  In her latest ¨Professionalism¨ column for Student Lawyer Magazine (April, 2006), Dean Shaw explains how several guidelines will lead students to ¨...personal fulfillment and professional success.¨

The personal fulfillment begins today ... but so does the professional success. How so?

¨Start practicing now,¨ I tell students, ¨to be the kind of lawyer you would hire if you needed one.¨ Dean Shaw´s recommendations?  (Each comes with an explanation.  You need to read the article.)

Be . . .

• discreet.
• civil.
• responsible.
• forthright.
• positive.
• passionate and compassionate.

Academic support includes more than study tips.  (djt)