LSAC Successful Lawyering Study Shultz and Zedeck (2008)
Intellectual & Cognitive
– Analysis and Reasoning – Creativity & Innovation – Problem Solving– Practical Judgment
Research & Information Gathering
– Researching the Law– Fact Finding– Questioning & Interviewing
Communications
– Influencing and Advocating – Writing– Speaking– Listening
Planning and Organization
– Strategic Planning– Organizing and Managing One’s Own Work– Organizing and Managing Others (Staff/Colleagues)– Community Involvement and Service – Self-‐Development
Conflict Resolution
– Negotiation Skills– Able to See the World Through the Eyes of Others
Client & Business Relations –
Entrepreneurship
– Networking and Business Development – Providing Advice & Counsel & Building Relationships with Clients
Working with Others
– Developing Relationships within the
the Legal Profession– Evaluation, Development, and Mentoring
Character
– Passion and Engagement – Diligence– Integrity/Honesty– Stress Management