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Life as a Practising Lawyer: A Living Map
A lawyer is defined by a profession, reserved work and duties. Lawyers work in many settings and areas; the work is organised in matters, deadlines and supervision; duties to clients, the court and the public create conflicts to manage; the craft includes interviewing, researching, advising, drafting, negotiating and advocating; practice is also a business; and a career is chosen and built. Press Play to watch the map build, click an idea for its definition and the usual trap, or trace a short case. A simplified teaching map.
Hover over an idea to light up what it connects to, click it for its definition, minimum requirements, an example and the usual trap, press Play to watch the map build step by step, or trace a short case through it.
Simplified teaching map, in general terms. Check the law where you work. On a small screen, scroll the map sideways.
Learn it properly
The full lecture, exercises and quiz behind this map are in Life as a Practising Lawyer: Module 1, and that module is free to read.
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