The Lawyer Within: Developing Your Professional Identity - Couverture souple

DeSanctis, Christy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1531032850 ISBN 13 : 9781531032852

Editeur : Carolina Academic Press, 2026

Synopsis

The Lawyer Within: Developing Your Professional Identity is a forward-looking, innovative text designed to help law students engage intentionally with the concept of "professional identity formation" ― who they are becoming as lawyers and what skills they need not just to succeed but to thrive. The book responds to the American Bar Association's curricular mandate that law schools provide substantial opportunities for students to develop their professional identities.

Drawing on significant classroom experience, a demonstrated history in curricular innovation, and national leadership in the professional identity movement, the author challenges students to wrestle with fundamental questions such as: What kind of lawyer do you want to be? What does it mean to serve clients with integrity? How do you navigate a legal landscape shaped by complexity, pressure, and shifting conceptions of the rule of law?

Organized into three parts―Foundations of Professional Identity, Lawyering Skills in Action, and Values Alignment ― The Lawyer Within guides students through the intellectual, practical, and ethical dimensions of professional development. Early chapters introduce core concepts such as metacognition, lawyering effectiveness factors, and client-centered representation. Subsequent chapters translate these ideas into practice through focused treatment of essential skills, including active listening and conflict resolution. The final section addresses the values that sustain a meaningful legal career, including diligence, integrity, personal values alignment, and well-being practices.

Throughout, the book emphasizes active, intentional engagement with academic coursework as well as the larger legal community. Each chapter incorporates structured exercises, guided reflection prompts, and discussion questions designed for classroom use, small-group facilitation, or individual development. With a focus on core lawyering skills and self-directed learning, The Lawyer Within is ideal for any class or program that includes professional identity as a component. It is an accessible read offering strategies for succeeding academically as well as entering the profession with a well-developed sense of purpose.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Carolina Academic Press
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1531032850
• ISBN 13: 9781531032852
• Reliure: Broché
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible