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Any lawyers know the best way to start a solo bankruptcy practice?
Q. Are there any lawyers out there who practice bankruptcy who could tell me how difficult it would be to start a solo bankruptcy practice and how I might go about doing this. First, is this the kind of think that I could figure out with form books and software or should I work in a firm first? Also, could I mainly do Chapter 7's or do I really need to do all kinds to stay afloat? Any helpful info by experienced bankruptcy lawyers would be greatly appreciated! I'm licensed in Mississippi if that helps.
Asked by Chad S - Mon Jul 28 00:54:04 2008 - - -1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There is a lot that law school doesn't teach about the practice of law. I would get a job with a firm for a few years if possible. It will give you basic knowledge, and can give you time to build a good reputation, the most important asset you have. There is a decent book about building a solo practice. I will look for the author's name and try to post it in an edit. I was with a large firm from 75 to 96 and have been a sole practitioner since 96, but not in bankruptcy. edit: "How to Start and Build a Law Practice, 4th ed., by Jay G. Foonberg, Chicago, IL: American Bar Association, Law Student Division, Section of Law Practice Management, 1999. This book is organized into ten parts: getting started; getting located; getting equipped;… [cont.]
Answered by liberal_60 - Mon Jul 28 01:02:39 2008

How do lawyers go about hiring legal secretaries?
Q. I would like to know what type of skills and experience lawyers look for in legal secretaries. Also, how do they advertise for these jobs? Or do they depend on legal secretaries to approach their firms? I don't have any relevant experience, but I'm trying to break into this field. Any information will be a big help. Thanks!
Asked by elli - Sat Jan 16 17:26:19 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Law firms hire legal secretaries by word of mouth, advertising in the help wanted section, and by recruiting through local schools and colleges. The skills and experience wanted will vary by how junior or senior a person they want (it varies between firms.) Some like highly experienced secretaries, others want entry level so they can train them according to their own methods. Good luck -- the recession has hit law firms as much as banks, and many are not hiring (focus on firms that specialize in foreclosures and bankruptcy -- they may be doing better right now.)
Answered by Sequi - Wed Jan 20 14:52:42 2010

How fast does an average lawyer read, and do you learn to read fast in law school?
Q. I want to be a lawyer but my reading speed is not exceptional. I want to know if lawyers read rather fast compared to the rest of us, and if reading speed is taught during law school or during certain undergraduate programs. Please, if possible, cite sources.
Asked by Chris B - Mon Jun 1 20:25:20 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. "Speed reading" is a scam and will get you to fail out of law school. It's not how fast you can read, it's how long and accurate you can read. If you are able to sit down and read for five hours a day, you'll be fine in law school.
Answered by Chris - Mon Jun 1 20:50:12 2009