Publisher's Synopsis
Best-selling American Bar Association author of Foreclosure Defense: A Practical Litigation Guide Rebecca A. Taylor reveals her unconventional road to becoming an attorney, in the form of a melded memoir, how-to manual, social commentary, and legal analysis. Ms. Taylor demonstrates to readers how they may draw from her experiences helpful lessons, hints and techniques to successfully seek out or navigate a legal career. This book is intended for anyone who has ever thought about pursuing a career in law, whether that be as an attorney, paralegal, secretary, law clerk or other capacity. The book will also help those who have already begun their legal career and seek additional direction and knowledge. In the book, the audience follows along with the author as she traverses the ports of Rutgers, New York City, Pace Law, South Florida, Army life, NSU Law, then back to Florida again to eventually finish her studies and become an attorney. From each place, Ms. Taylor shares insights about what she has learned there and carries with her still, which she and others may use to be better legal professionals. The book focuses in on specific concepts and lessons within artistic graphics. The book also includes the author's own charts, graphs, tables, briefs, and other forms and work product which have helped her succeed over the years which the audience will find useful as well.
