From Above the Law authored by Thomson Reuters:

“Litigation is the area of law that non-lawyers tend to be most familiar with, thanks in large part to movies and TV. But unlike what you see on the screen, real-life litigators need be successful inside and outside the courtroom in order to rise to the top in Biglaw. In fact, some might even argue that what happens behind the scenes is more important than the main event.

Being a successful litigator means perfecting your research, writing, and negotiating prowess, in addition to unflinchingly advocating for your client. It takes a very particular set of skills to win when the stakes are high. Crafting novel arguments and finding creative solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems requires a special kind of fearlessness.”

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