Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're speaking with Jim Brosnahan – a longtime Morrison Foerster trial lawyer and author of Justice at Trial – about life as a trial lawyer and the skills you'll need to succeed in this profession.

In this episode we discuss:

Introduction to our guest, Jim Brosnahan, and his latest book, Justice at Trial
Challenges and rewards of life as a trial lawyer
With trials being so limited these days, is this a viable career path for newer lawyers?
The process of developing public speaking skills
BigLaw interview tips for aspiring lawyers

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471: Life as a Trial Lawyer (w/Jim Brosnahan)

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