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When a defendant swears "to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth", most judges and barristers believe their evidence will be "nothing like the truth". In Nothing Like the Truth, Nigel Lithman, QC, provides an entertaining and irreverent insight into life in the criminal courts as barrister, QC, and Crown Court judge. Using his experience in true crime, he mixes tales of horror with humor and questions whether it is possible for defendants to get a fair trial.

With humor and self-deprecation, poignancy and bite, this audiobook presents observations on my life before the law, my forty-one years in the law, and my life after I left. If you are considering a career pivot, you will find that these essays are both funny and on point; and you will experience a sense of community—you are not alone.

By most people’s standards I would say I’ve had a pretty good career. I’ve reached the top of the ‘ladder’ and been lucky enough to have had a damned good life. But at what cost? At the cost of who I truly was. I played the business game for years, where the rules were set by men for men. I was tough and aggressive. I put in long hours, was competitive and resilient. But I suppressed my natural energy, sensitivity and instinct. I worked like this until I couldn’t any more. And then I changed....

Do you think that you have to be a lawyer to have the skills that are needed to become a leader and resolve problems that you may come across? Think again. What if I told you that simply by listening to this audiobook, you will be in a better place to solve any problem or become a leader in any situation? Think Like a Lawyer...Even if You’re Not One is the audiobook that you need to make sure that you have the skills and tools you need to take on anything that gets in your way, and solve any problem like a boss.

This primer on legal reasoning is aimed at law students and upper-level undergraduates. But it is also an original exposition of basic legal concepts that scholars and lawyers will find stimulating. It covers such topics as rules, precedent, authority, analogical reasoning, the common law, statutory interpretation, legal realism, judicial opinions, legal facts, and burden of proof.

Speak like a Lawyer: Write like a Lawyer: Communicate like a Top Legal Professional in the Digital Age aims to provide listeners with the essential communication skills necessary to excel as a top lawyer in the digital age—from arguing cases to presenting evidence and communicating with clients. Whether in the courtroom, during client consultations, or in written briefs, the power of well-crafted words can determine the outcome.

Far from a dry listen, The Lean Law Firm is the first book published by the ABA to employ the novel to teach business lessons. Follow the engaging story of lawyer Carson Wright, who suddenly finds himself responsible for saving a small law firm, as his mentor Guy Chapman imparts the lean techniques that transformed his factory from the brink of bankruptcy to new heights of profitability. As you hear the The Lean Law Firm story unfold, you’ll see how your own firm is really just a system.

With Point Made, legal writing expert Ross Guberman throws a life preserver to attorneys, who are under more pressure than ever to produce compelling prose. What is the strongest opening for a motion or brief? How to draft winning headings? The answers are "more science than art," says Guberman, who has analyzed stellar arguments by distinguished attorneys to develop step-by-step instructions for achieving the results you want. In addition to all-new examples from the original 50 advocates, this second edition introduces eight new superstar lawyers 

Don’t panic: it’s only divorce. The relationship you thought would last forever will soon end. The future is filled with so many frightening unknowns. What will your legal fees cost? How long will the process take? What happens next? Let Diana Romanovska, a family law attorney who is herself a divorcee as well as a child of divorce, answer the questions that keep you up at night when your marriage is over.

What if you knew you could get what you want in negotiation? What if you knew you could feel powerful, confident, and in control of the entire process? Top-one-percent attorney, author, and media personality Rebecca Zung shares her proven method for successfully negotiating anything in her latest book, Negotiate Like You M.A.T.T.E.R.: The Sure Fire Method to Step Up and Win, and provides powerful and easy steps you can take to level up your business and your life.

The way lawyers think about the law can seem deeply mysterious. They see nuance and meaning in statutes and implications in judicial opinions that are opaque to the rest of us. Accessible and thought-provoking, Sharpening the Legal Mind explains how lawyers analyze the cases and controversies that come before the courts.

There are successful individuals out there who have never read a single book or who have never go through an hour inside a school hall. A few very rich people have never sent a single email in their life. Others have never worn suits and ties. Achievement comes in numerous shapes and structures. A winner’s mindset recognizes that whatever adversity they face, they will get effective. A failure's mentality surrenders when difficulties arise. Most of the population has a loser’s mindset. You need to build up a winning mindset, but it will be easier said than done.

 Forensic science is in crisis and at a cross-roads. Movies and television dramas depict forensic heroes with high-tech tools and dazzling intellects who - inside an hour, notwithstanding commercials - piece together past-event puzzles from crime scenes and autopsies. Likewise, Sherlock Holmes - the iconic fictional detective, and the invention of forensic doctor Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - is held up as a paragon of forensic and scientific inspiration - does not "reason forward" as most people do, but "reasons backwards."  

Move through your divorce strategically with ease instead of stress. You can be strategic and confident, not emotional, in navigating your divorce process. How? With the right answers to your questions you can dominate the divorce process instead of it dominating you. Author, Jadinah Gustave, is an experienced, compassionate, communicative, relentless, and assertive divorce attorney. She does not skip steps.

n the high-stakes world of law, victory often hinges on the art of jury selection, a skill too often overlooked in traditional legal education. Robert G. Klein's groundbreaking book, Winning Your Jury peels back the layers of this crucial yet enigmatic aspect of trial advocacy. With unparalleled insight and expertise, Klein reveals the hidden nuances and techniques that can make or break a case.

Learn everything you need to know to get into law school. This re-written and completely updated version of the bestselling law school admission guide, first published in 2009, provides detailed information on how to present yourself in the law school application process.

A complete guide from scratch that will show how to pick the best lawyer for your legal case. In this book, Stathis Mylonas Ph.D., lawyer and owner of a law firm, will share with you some inside information that will provide complete checklists of how to choose your lawyer, how to handle price matters, how to prepare for your first meeting with him/her, and how to decode the lawyer's language.