The 80/20 Principle

The 80/20 Principle

The 3 Top Skills for Lawyers

Many attorneys are proficient in only one out of the three

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Ernie the Attorney
Feb 03, 2023
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People believe learning to practice law is one of those skills that takes 10,000 hours.

But I can explain in 2 minutes the top three skills that all lawyers should develop.

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The Three Skills

  1. Effective Communication

  2. Negotiation & Persuasion

  3. Creative Problem Solving

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