Sink or Swim: The Study Between Study and Practice

An excellent article in the Solicitors Journal 2 December 2014 (www.solicitorsjournal.com) is well worth a read.

It focuses on the difference between actually qualifying as a lawyer and learning the law, and when a client comes to a lawyer, and what the client expects and wants.

The client does not come to the lawyer for law.  He comes for advice and a solution to his problem.

Suppose, for example, a client wants to know if he has a good case to take to a civil court.  Knowing the law the lawyer will be able to say yes, no or maybe.  What the client really wants, however advice on whether or not the client should go to court.

Is it worth the time?  Can the money be collected?  What costs are involved that can be recovered?

What other problems are there such as stress, emotion and sleepless nights? Knowing the law is great but experience on top is better.

Does the client actually want his day in court?  Beware “principles are involved”.  Very few people can afford principles.

If you have a legal problem take expert legal advice early but not from necessarily a lawyer who knows the law only, but one who knows about solutions and life and that tends to mean experience.

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