Who Thrives In The Law Industry According To An Associate Attorney At King And Spalding
To thrive in the legal industry, a successful attorney must possess a blend of "harder scale aspects," such as analytical skills and academic rigor, and "people-centered, client-focused" abilities, because "law is not just a profession, it's also a business," requiring strong client relationships and collaboration. The ability to balance these seemingly disparate skill sets is key to long-term success.
Analytical Skills, Client Relationship Management, Business Acumen, Communication Skills, People Skills
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Christopher Jew
Associate (lawyer)
King & Spalding, LLP
University of California, Davis
USC Gould School of Law, J.D.; UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA
Economics
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness, Law
Legal
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Veteran
Video Highlights
1. Analytical skills and academic rigor are important for success.
2. Strong client relationship skills and business acumen are also crucial.
3. A balance of analytical and interpersonal skills is needed to thrive long-term in the legal profession.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I think people who typically thrive as attorneys are interested in both the work aspects of it, the harder-scale aspects in terms of the analytical pieces and academic challenges. They also enjoy and appreciate the more people-centered, client-focused aspects of it.
Because law is not just a profession, it's also a business. To practice law and thrive in it over a long period of time requires working with clients and growing relationships with clients and partners. Therefore, I think you have to have both of those skill sets to ultimately thrive in the industry long-term.