A Lawyer’s Quarters by The Dysania Concept (2022)
The oldest record of a justice system comes from the ancient Sumerian ruler, Ur-Nammu, who created the first law code to provide order for his people in the XXII Century B.C. After his passing, King Hammurabi developed it further by codifying it, inscribing it in stone and placing it around for the public to see, understand and apply. In these times, most of the laws were casuistic, meaning they worked through an ethical process of reason that resolved moral problems by extracting arguments and consequences from the case and then reapplying them in the future. And it wasn’t until the orators of Ancient Greece emerged that the lawyering profession began to appear. Since then, Lawyers have worked to solve law problems their clients have, and slowly, the profession has evolved and made them a vital element of our society as they defend, negotiate and solve many of our cases and crises. So, in this edition of The Mindsets, we’ll explore the qualities, virtues and skills Lawyers have that allow them to provide the best legal counsel on all issues. As Janet Reno said, “Being a lawyer is not merely a vocation. It is a public trust, and each of us has an obligation to give back to our communities.”
1. Emotional Composure
Lawyers rely on their emotional composure to handle the challenges of their profession. Pressure is present when one embarks on the journey to becoming a Lawyer. Intense studying periods followed by long working days and the pressure and stress of it all require emotional composure. Lawyers use their mental strength to stay unbiased, evaluate all cases groundedly, and work through the paperwork and client demands. Similarly, we must learn to keep our minds composed when working through a complicated situation. Maintaining emotional composure through challenges and hardship allows us to stay true to our mission and arrive at the best solution.
2. Logical Thinking
Lawyers count on their logical thinking to work through all situations. As mentioned, one of the advantages of maintaining emotional composure is helping the Lawyer remain unbiased and see the case from a realistic perspective. Thus, Lawyers need to think logically about the best strategy to get the client’s desired outcome. Using their logical thinking skills permits Lawyers to judge their cases and solve current and upcoming problems, making space for the smoothest case possible. So, when working through an issue or developing a strategy to reach an end goal, remember to think logically and coldly about your situation. Sometimes, it is hard to detach our feelings from critical moments like these, but letting our brains see the factual scenario is often the best way to reach the most grounded and efficient solution.
3. Communication
Lawyers must communicate correctly to convey their proposals and arguments. Ultimately, being composed through the process and using logical thinking to create the best strategy is essential, but it will be useless unless it’s communicated properly. Lawyers depend on their communication skills to correctly explain their proposals and arguments to their clients, team members and the opposition. Whether working in court with a judge and a jury or counselling a company on a business deal, Lawyers need to express their thoughts and concerns accurately to avoid setbacks and misunderstandings. Hence, when sharing an idea or proposing an argument, be clear about every element. Good communication when presenting ideas and solving doubts about them is the best first step to creating a clear working path.
Lawyers are some of the most sophisticated minds in our society. They defend, negotiate and solve problems on our behalf when we are in complicated places. So, when working to solve a problem in your life, whether on a personal or professional level, remember to remain emotionally composed, as it helps us see the real scenario. Consequently, use this composure to think logically towards a solution. Feelings are important and shouldn’t be left aside when making major life decisions, but we often undervalue the results a moment of logical thinking can create. And finally, communicate yourself properly to the people invested in your life. Good communication is one of the first steps to any success story. And now, we invite you to adopt The Lawyer’s Mindset as we learn to defend our ideas, negotiate, and solve the problems we face on our journeys.
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