Here's our first and most useful list for you people out there! So many of you, like Obie and I, will be considering a career at the bar and maybe some of you are wondering if you've truly got what it takes. So being the lovely people that we are Obie and I have compiled this list of necessary skills for being a barrister so you can get a vague idea if you've these skills. We've collected these skills from attending various events and extensive reading on the topic so hopefully we've got them all but of course if you think of anymore tweet, facebook or email us!
1) Confidence but not empty confidence. Confidence from being prepared and knowing your stuff
2) Courage
3) Public Speaking (Very very important)
4) Determination
5) Patience
6) Compassion and Empathy (If you don't like people this job probably isn't for you!)
7) INTEGRITY (This kept on popping up throughout everything and so we gather is imprtannt enough to be in capitals)
8) Active Listening (Yeah that 'listening' we all do in lectures won't cut it you have to listen AND pay attention to what is actually being said)
9) Good work ethic (Long hours, hard work)
10) Critical Thinking (Always ask why not how)
11) Enthusiasm and Passion (Covers any career if you ask me)
12) Attention to detail (Come on no one wants to be embarrassed by a judge because you missed a small detail)
13) Good language ability
14) Stamina (You'll be doing long hours and being dragged over the country so get to the gym and work on that stamina!
15) Good understanding of the law (Kind of goes without saying really, you need to be able to grasp the law and understand it quickly and comprehensively)
So that is that! All of these are things that can be worked on in various ways and no doubt we will make a post about it one day to help you all out. Also worth noting that many of these cover skills necessary for becoming a solicitor as well so you can apply it there.
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