What Type Of Person Thrives In The Law Industry, According To A Deputy District Attorney At Trial Litigation
Lance believes that to thrive as a Deputy District Attorney in Trial Litigation, a person needs to be a "go-getter" who is not overly dependent on others, as the most effective prosecutor is ultimately responsible for their own cases and trusted to navigate the process independently. He emphasizes the importance of developing skills to file, negotiate, resolve, and try cases solo, noting that in their agency, "we don't typically second share cases."
Go-getter, Independent, Resourceful, Self-Reliant, Decisive
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Lance Cotton
Deputy District Attorney
Trial Litigation
California State University: Long Beach
Chapman University, School of Law
Criminal Justice
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Legal
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Go-getter attitude and independence are crucial for success.
2. Prosecutors are entrusted with significant responsibility for their cases and expected to work autonomously.
3. Trial experience is typically solo, requiring comfort and skill in handling cases independently against the defense.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I believe you have to be a go-getter, not too dependent on anyone. I believe the most effective prosecutor, while we have a lot of resources, at the end of the day, you're responsible for your own case.
It's trusted that you won't need to be handheld through the process. So, over the past five years, I've developed the skills I've needed to file cases without leaning on anyone.
I've also learned to negotiate my cases, decide what a proper resolution is, and ultimately be able to try cases. In the agency I work for, or the firm if you will, the county, we don't typically second-share cases.
So when we try cases, it's just us versus the defense.
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