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Legal professionals must learn to review and assimilate large volumes of complex information
in an efficient and effective manner. Legal analytical and logical reasoning skills include: reviewing
complex written documents, drawing inferences and making connections
among legal authorities;
developing logical thinking, organization and problem-solving abilities; structuring and evaluating
arguments; using inductive and deductive reasoning to draw inferences and reach conclusions.
5. Legal Research.
Researching
legal concepts, case law, judicial opinions, statutes, regulations and other
information is an important legal skill.
6. Technology.
Technology is changing the legal landscape and is an integral part of every legal function. To
remain effective in their jobs, legal professionals must master communications technology including e-
mails,
voice messaging systems, videoconferencing and related technology.
7. Knowledge of Substantive Law and Legal Procedure.
All legal professionals, even those at the bottom
of the legal career chain, must have basic
knowledge of substantive law and legal procedure.
8. Time Management.
In a profession based on a business model (billable hours) that ties productivity to financial
gain, legal professionals are under constant pressure to bill time and manage large workloads.
9. Organization.
In order to manage large volumes of data and documents, legal professionals must develop top-
notch organizational skills.
10. Teamwork.
Legal professionals do not work in a vacuum. Even solo practitioners must rely on secretaries
and support staff and
team up with co-counsels, experts to deliver legal services.
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