So You Want to Be a Lawyer? A Guide to Success in the Legal Profession

The book, So You Want To Be A Lawyer, Fell's Official Know It All Guide, explains from start to finish how to succeed in the law profession. The first chapter enables the reader to discover why and if the law profession is for them, it tells how to get into the right law school and how to avoid going into debt and why this should be done. It not only explains all the different types of law, it shows the reader which type would be best for them. It gives real life examples of different lawyers personalities and how to handle them. Hints on how to work in all types of law positions and salary expectations are discussed. Positive solutions are given to any negative situation you might encounter in the law profession. How to work with clients, colleagues, legal secretaries, paralegals and partners are explained and helpful guides are given to succeed in these areas. The final chapter gives The Ten Commandments of a Lawyer which sums up the dos and don'ts to survive in the law profession Book jacket.

Marianne Pilgrim Calabrese earned her Masters Degree in Reading from Adelphi University and her Bachelor Degree from Queens College in education and psychology. She is a multi-published author, teacher, and renowned artist. She has extensive teaching experience and received The Presidents Club Award from the International Reading association for her work. Marianne has participated in educational councils and comprehensive teaching in both public and private schools. She also volunteered and has done extensive research for her writing. At present she is a teacher, writer and artist working and living in Wellington Florida. With this knowledge and experience she has accumulated helpful information for her readers.