Episode 53: On Preparing for the Realities of Practicing Law as a New Lawyer with Niki Khoshzamir Moore of Practice Pro

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Whether you went straight through to law school or waited until later in life, it’s not uncommon for new lawyers to feel unprepared for the realities of practicing law. Niki Khoshzamir Moore is a passionate attorney and professor at Berkeley Law that launched Practice Pro to make waves in the development of new lawyers. Rather than impacting just one class a year Niki created Practice Pro to increase her impact and offer her services to law students across the country. You’ll leave today’s episode feeling empowered as a young lawyer and inspired to do more as a seasoned lawyer.  

 

On today’s episode I also announce my birthday month giveaways! This week one lucky listener will receive a book of your choice from me to you, all you have to do to enter the giveaway is rate and review the show on iTunes. I’m looking forward to celebrating my birthday month with each of you in the coming weeks!  

 

What you’ll learn:

  • Niki’s perspective on diversity situation within the legal community  
  • The importance of changing the metrics of success within the law community
  • How to approach a negative situation in the workplace
  • How to turn negative interactions into positive experiences for both parties 
  • Techniques for gaining perspective in situations where you felt wronged
  • The benefits of reminding yourself of your successes
  • Tips for your next interview
  • Services that Practice Pro offers & who can apply for the programs

 

Resources:  

Jonathan Fields- The Good Life Project: http://amzn.to/2fJRNlH

 

Connect with Niki:

On Her Website: http://www.practicepro.cc/

On Her Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/3L-Law-Prep/370357369762152

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/myPracticePro

On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikikhoshzamir/  

 

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