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Product Identifiers

PublisherSourcebooks, Incorporated

ISBN-101492613983

ISBN-139781492613985

eBay Product ID (ePID)205594324

Product Key Features

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameLincoln on Law, Leadership, and Life

SubjectLegal Profession, Quotations, Presidents & Heads of State

Publication Year2015

TypeNot Available

AuthorJonathan White

Subject AreaLaw, Reference, Biography & Autobiography

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight6 Oz

Item Length6 in

Item Width4 in

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LCCN2014-037717

Reviews"Using Abraham Lincoln's words and those of his fellow lawyers, Jonathan W. White presents a tightly woven story of Lincoln's rise in the law and politics during his 24 year practice. What comes through is Lincoln's discipline and work ethic, empathy for his clients, the succinctness of his pleadings foreshadowing his great writing skills, and his great speaking ability. This short primer should be required reading in every law school in America." - Frank J. Williams, retired Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and founding Chair of the Lincoln Forum

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal973.7092 B

Table Of ContentTABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1: "If You Wish to Be a Lawyer" Lincoln's Advice to Aspiring Lawyers Chapter 2: "Resolve to Be Honest at All Events" Lincoln's Character as a Lawyer Chapter 3: "Discourage Litigation" Lincoln's Advice to His Clients Chapter 4: "Leave Nothing for To-morrow Which Can Be Done To-day" Lincoln's Preparation for Trial Chapter 5: "On Rising to Address the Jury" Lincoln in the Courtroom Chapter 6: "All the Laws but One" A Lawyer in the White House Epilogue: "Reverence for the Laws" A Note on Sources Acknowledgments About the Author

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisWisdom and stories from one of America's most unique legal mindsAbraham Lincoln's success as a politician was rooted in experience in the courtroom. Despite a presidency plagued with moral and legal crises, this self-taught prairie lawyer deftly led the nation by relying on the core principles he honed in his early career: honestly, self-discipline, and a powerful sense of social responsibility. Aspiring and practicing lawyers alike often looked to Lincoln for guidance--and his hard-won wisdom is as relevant today as ever.Drawn from his correspondence with aspiring attorneys as well as observations from friends and colleagues, Lincoln on Law, Leadership, and Life is an insightful collection of Lincoln's timeless quotes, quips, and stories."This should be required reading in every law school in America."--Frank J. Williams, retired Chief Justice, Rhode Island Supreme Court, and founding chair of The Lincoln Forum., Wisdom and stories from one of America's most unique legal minds Abraham Lincoln's success as a politician was rooted in experience in the courtroom. Despite a presidency plagued with moral and legal crises, this self-taught prairie lawyer deftly led the nation by relying on the core principles he honed in his early career: honestly, self-discipline, and a powerful sense of social responsibility. Aspiring and practicing lawyers alike often looked to Lincoln for guidance--and his hard-won wisdom is as relevant today as ever. Drawn from his correspondence with aspiring attorneys as well as observations from friends and colleagues, Lincoln on Law, Leadership, and Life is an insightful collection of Lincoln's timeless quotes, quips, and stories. "This should be required reading in every law school in America."--Frank J. Williams, retired Chief Justice, Rhode Island Supreme Court, and founding chair of The Lincoln Forum., Wisdom and stories from one of America's most unique legal mindsAbraham Lincoln's success as a politician was rooted in experience in the courtroom. Despite a presidency plagued with moral and legal crises, this self-taught prairie lawyer deftly led the nation by relying on the core principles he honed in his early career: honestly, self-discipline, Wisdom and stories from one of America's most unique legal minds Abraham Lincoln's success as a politician was rooted in experience in the courtroom. Despite a presidency plagued with moral and legal crises, this self-taught prairie lawyer deftly led the nation by relying on the core principles he honed in his early career: honestly, self-discipline, and a powerful sense of social responsibility. Aspiring and practicing lawyers alike often looked to Lincoln for guidance--and his hard-won wisdom is as relevant today as ever. Drawn from his correspondence with aspiring attorneys as well as observations from friends and colleagues, Lincoln on Law, Leadership, and Life is an insightful collection of Lincoln's timeless quotes, quips, and stories. This should be required reading in every law school in America.--Frank J. Williams, retired Chief Justice, Rhode Island Supreme Court, and founding chair of The Lincoln Forum.

LC Classification NumberE457.2.W613 2015