Think Like a Lawyer | Adam Lange | TEDxGrinnellCollege

The practice of zeal. How to zealously advocate for your cause. Keep being a zealous advocate; but in the process, don't forget to be an advocate for yourself. Adam '11 graduate of Grinnell and the oldest of three children, all first-generation college students and Grinnell graduates. While attending Grinnell, Adam majored in Political Science and Gender, Women’s, & Sexuality Studies, captained the Mock Trial program, and studied off campus at Grinnell-in-Washington including an internship with the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights.

[patremedy]

Very true. Its easier to stand up, speak out and defend for other people rather than ourselves.

[peehusjourney]

Being a lawyer love this, my utmost devotion is to the best interest of my client.

A judge once told me, he has never seen a person fighting his heart out for a stranger like a lawyer do.

[maymayerehay]

This is to anyone who plans on studying law
-it's easy but attend all classes i kid you not if you miss out one day of class you'll have to catchup on a lot. I am a first year student and it's both easy and hard you just have to stay on top of your work!

[phillipbanda]

I am law student, going into my second year loving every experience.

[adrianastorniolo]

Wow, in tears. In law school now and just decided to stop caring about myself because theyre drawing so much out of me. Thank you!

[erinyangaeyakndue]

I am a Law grad and I can't forget the lesson here. "be a zealous advocate for your client and for yourself "

[johnjohnson]

I can not express enough how important as a client to have a lawyer who is a zealous advocate for you because if they arent you lose thank you for this <3

[ThomasAffoltertevis]

I'm an attorney and I do credit law school with making me a better thinker. I went to a top 10 undergraduate program but law school definitely honed my critical thinking skills. On the other hand, it stifled my writing ability because lawyers are taught (with strictness) to write in a certain style. It also made me work very slowly and methodically, which results in better work but is not necessarily a good thing for people working in various non-lawyer roles.

[shenuriabeykoon]

I'm about to start my LLB. Came here to reduce my nervousness. Wish me good luck guys.🙏

[SamoSamos]

“You can’t go out and ‘Better Call Saul’ the situation.” - That is exactly what I want to do!

[moch.ammarwidyadhana]

I want to be a lawyer
Wish me succes!

[sandarlin]

I really need to hear these words today. Thank you

[BenWeeks]

I like the point that we should be zealous advocates for ourselves—but the title of the talk suggests it will teach the viewer how to think like a lawyer. A few points skipped over quickly and then we went into autobiography where most of the talk remained. I still enjoyed it but came for the promise of the title. This would be where the negative comments are coming from generally I would guess.

[Dani-cghn]

12:30 thank you. I needed to hear this, reminded to be an stronger advocate for myself at this very moment. Been fighting for my life first, for 4 years now.
The battle is not the war. This legal battle is 1 more battle.
I am a zealous advocate for others, even strangers. The time has come to do so for myself. Blessings.

[yolandarita]

On my first year in law school and I'm loving it

[blackswan]

I am in my second year of law school, and finding it very challenging. I came here for inspiration. I have had an eating disorder, been in a psych ward. I don't know if i am strong enough to be a lawyer. How can i make law my passion? I can't compete with others. I can just be myself, whatever in the world that is.

[emilieflagg]

excellent and concise talk, thank you!

[itz_jelly]

I like this presentation it gives you a fresh prespective and behind the scenes of being a lawyer, and that they are human too and not just a magician.I too aspire to be a lawyer.

[johanndavies]

I am a First year law student from
Sierra Leone west Africa

[whitney]

so proud of you; as the first african american female physician in my family, continue to let your light shine