Description
Book Synopsis: Written by the leading authority on legal decision making, Professional Judgment for Lawyers integrates empirical legal research, cognitive and social psychology, organizational behavior, legal ethics, and neuroscience to illuminate and improve decision making by attorneys, clients, judges, arbitrators, mediators, and juries.
Key Features:
- Analyzes the quality of decision making by lawyers, clients, judges, mediators, and arbitrators
- Shows how race, gender, age, roles, experience, personality, perception, memory, and emotions affect decision making by lawyers and judges
- Identifies deficiencies in professional decision making and proposes corrective steps
- Discusses impact of professional judgment and decision making on major societal issues like access to justice, plea bargaining, mass incarceration, superannuated judges, and public confidence in the judicial system
- Describes strengths and weaknesses in personal decision-making styles and provides a self-assessment tool to evaluate individual styles
- Integrates law, neuroscience, psychology, behavioral economics, analytics, and organizational behavior in a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary examination of legal judgment and decision making
This book has the unique capacity to replace idealized, theoretical concepts of legal decision making with empirical analyses and practical applications for lawyers, judges, law students, and other knowledgeable readers intrigued by the law, justice, and decision making.
Details
As a lawyer, your ability to make sound judgments is crucial to your success. That's why we're excited to introduce Professional Judgment for Lawyers, the definitive guide to enhancing your decision-making skills. Authored by the leading expert in legal decision-making, this comprehensive book combines empirical research, psychology, ethics, and neuroscience to provide valuable insights into the art of making informed choices.
With Professional Judgment for Lawyers, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the factors that influence decision making, such as race, gender, experience, and perception. By identifying the deficiencies in professional judgment, the book offers concrete steps to improve your decision-making process. Furthermore, it explores the impact of decision making on important societal issues like access to justice and public confidence in the judicial system.
One of the standout features of this book is its integration of multiple disciplines, including law, neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics. This comprehensive approach ensures that you'll receive a well-rounded examination of legal judgment and decision making, backed by real-world examples and practical applications.
Don't settle for theoretical concepts when it comes to your professional judgment. Embrace the power of empirical analysis and practical insights with Professional Judgment for Lawyers. Whether you're a seasoned attorney, a law student, or someone passionate about justice and decision making, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their legal decision-making skills.
Ready to take your decision-making skills to the next level? Get your copy of Professional Judgment for Lawyers today and unlock the secrets to making better, more informed choices in your legal career.
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