What Type Of Person Thrives In Law, Advises A Law Firm Attorney
Success in the legal industry hinges on a blend of "intelligence and common sense," according to John, a partner at a small law firm; maintaining ethical conduct, avoiding actions like "fudging facts," and providing fair client service are key to attracting work and long-term success.
Ethics, Integrity, Intelligence, Common Sense, Problem-Solving
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John Fricks
Partner/attorney
Small Law Firm
Cal Poly
Boston University law degree (J.D.)
Computer Science
Law
Legal
Video Highlights
1. High intelligence and common sense are essential for success.
2. Maintaining integrity and ethical conduct is crucial for a fulfilling career.
3. Hard work, ethical practices, and fair pricing attract clients and ensure career success.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Well, I think people need a certain level of intelligence. You've got to have a certain level of common sense, and sometimes those are two very different things.
Sometimes you have one and not the other, or the other and not the one. You've got to have some of both.
Then you've got to have the integrity and realize, "Can I go do this type of case and maybe fudge this fact or get this person to convince them to not tell the truth?" That's unlawful; it's unethical.
As long as you keep up with your ethics and act ethically, work will find you. If you're decent and you don't overcharge your clients, work will find you. I think that's the key. Those types of people do well.
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