Classroom 2 Courtroom

By Scott Benton

Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Image by Scott Benton

Category: Education

Open in Apple Podcasts


Open RSS feed


Open Website


Rate for this podcast
    

Subscribers: 0
Reviews: 0
Episodes: 175

Description

Everyone knows law school doesn’t teach you a thing about practicing law as an actual attorney! Law schools are great when it comes to learning about the law and how to pass the bar, but once you become an attorney, you quickly realize you don’t know the first thing about succeeding, or much less functioning, as a first-time attorney in the real world. So how do you learn that part? This is where the Classroom 2 Courtroom podcast comes in. Classroom 2 Courtroom explores the inside trenches of the often relentless journey law students take after graduating and becoming skilled practicing attorneys. Between the end of law school and building your legal career lies an unexplored gap of hidden priceless wisdom usually discovered after many long years of painful trial and error. Show host Scott Benton draws on his experience as an administrator of a high-conflict trust and probate litigation law firm located in Southern California to fill that gap with every insider tip imaginable you need to know to succeed at quickly building your legal career. From landing your first job to working with paying clients and winning high-stakes court battles, we celebrate the achievements and all the many twists and turns along the superhighway of an often complex and difficult road to travel. Why make the same painful costly mistakes every new attorney makes when you can learn everything you need to know from the Classroom 2 Courtroom podcast to streamline and empower your own adventurous legal spirit and confidently master the art of practicing law!

Episode Date
Handling Difficult Opposing Counsel – Part 2
Jan 01, 2025
Handling Difficult Opposing Counsel – Part 1
Dec 31, 2024
Building Relationships with Opposing Counsel – Part 2
Dec 30, 2024
Building Relationships with Opposing Counsel
Dec 29, 2024
The Power of Diplomacy in Practicing Law – Part 2
Dec 28, 2024
The Power of Diplomacy in Practicing Law
Dec 27, 2024
A Gold Mine of Sample Documents
Dec 26, 2024
Tools for Document Organization and Research
Dec 25, 2024
Efficient Strategies for Delivering Fast-Paced Work
Dec 24, 2024
The Document Management System Advantage
Dec 23, 2024
How to Avoid Wasting Billable Hours
Dec 22, 2024
Mentoring New Attorneys on Internal Systems
Dec 21, 2024
Tailoring Legal Documents for Different Audiences
Dec 20, 2024
The Art of Non-Billable Work Management
Dec 19, 2024
Communicating Billing in High-Conflict Cases
Dec 18, 2024
How Supervising Attorneys Review Billing Entries
Dec 17, 2024
The learning curve for writing billing entries
Dec 16, 2024
Transparency and Integrity with Billing Entries
Dec 15, 2024
Following Billing Guidelines and Firm Policies
Dec 14, 2024
Professional Growth Through Legal Billing Practices
Dec 13, 2024
Building Trust Through Transparent Billing
Dec 12, 2024
Using Honesty and Humility in Logging Time Entries
Dec 11, 2024
Improving Client Relationships with Detailed Billing
Dec 10, 2024
Mastering Time Entries and Avoiding Blocking Billing
Dec 09, 2024
Setting Smart Goals
Dec 08, 2024
All About This Podcast
Dec 07, 2024
Celebrating Wins and Walking the Walk
Dec 06, 2024
Practicing Law with Timing and Precision
Dec 05, 2024
Reframing Setbacks and Challenges
Dec 04, 2024
Communication During Litigation
Dec 03, 2024
Managing Client Expectations
Dec 02, 2024
Building Support and Taking Accountability in Your Legal Practice
Dec 01, 2024
Maintaining Flexibility and Adaptability in Your Legal Practice
Nov 30, 2024
Navigating Unexpected Legal Hurdles
Nov 29, 2024
Reviving and Reigniting Dormant Cases
Nov 28, 2024
Avoiding Burnout as an Attorney
Nov 27, 2024
Visualizing Your Way to Success as an Attorney
Nov 26, 2024
Maintaining a Productive Routine
Nov 25, 2024
Building Momentum Through Celebrating Wins
Nov 22, 2024
The Three Pillars of Success: Communication, Faith, Family
Nov 21, 2024
The Future with Summer Associates
Nov 20, 2024
The Power of Using Momentum in Litigation
Nov 19, 2024
The "Babe Ruth Method" for Practicing Law
Nov 18, 2024
Focus on Three Things
Nov 17, 2024
Turning Setbacks into Opportunities
Nov 16, 2024
The Importance of Team Building in Law Firms
Nov 15, 2024
Implementing a Team Approach in the Practice of Law
Nov 14, 2024
The Role of Continuous Learning in a Legal Practice
Nov 13, 2024
Embracing Challenges for Professional Growth
Nov 12, 2024
Redefining Success in Legal Careers
Nov 11, 2024
The Role of Summer Associates and Law Clerks
Nov 10, 2024
Developing Your Talents as an Attorney
Nov 09, 2024
Defining Success as an Attorney
Nov 08, 2024
When Legal Goals Can't Be Reached
Nov 07, 2024
When Clients Disengage
Nov 06, 2024
Why Attorneys Disengage from Cases
Nov 05, 2024
Engaging in All of Your Cases
Nov 04, 2024
The Value of Winning and Losing a Trial
Nov 03, 2024
Breathing During a Trial
Nov 02, 2024
Taking Action Is the Best Kept Secret
Nov 01, 2024
The "Trial Fear" Timeline
Oct 31, 2024
The Disengagement Cure When in Trial
Oct 30, 2024
Winning, Losing, or Disengaging in Trial
Oct 29, 2024
Handling Your First Trial
Oct 28, 2024
The Mission of Your Firm
Oct 27, 2024
Pursuing Financial Freedom as an Attorney
Oct 26, 2024
Figuring Out Why You're Working as an Attorney
Oct 25, 2024
Controlling Your Cases
Oct 24, 2024
When Fast Is Slow and Slow Is Fast
Oct 23, 2024
The Fee Arbitration Risk Question
Oct 22, 2024
When to "Hold 'Em" When to "Fold 'Em"
Oct 21, 2024
How to Brighten Up a Space
Oct 20, 2024
How to Deplete All the Oxygen in the Room
Oct 19, 2024
What People Remember Most About Working with You
Oct 18, 2024
The Problem with Always Being Right
Oct 17, 2024
A Sure-Fire Antidote to "Law Firm Long Face"
Oct 16, 2024
Working on Cases from the Outside in Vs. the Inside Out
Oct 15, 2024
How to Make Work Feel Like You're Serving Time in Jail
Oct 14, 2024
Working as an Attorney for Fun and Profit
Oct 13, 2024
Why Find Your Client's "Why"
Oct 12, 2024
Why You're Not Hitting Your Minimum Billable Hours
Oct 11, 2024
How to Write Attorney Notes
Oct 10, 2024
Protect Your Most Valuable Workspace
Oct 09, 2024
How to Enjoy Your Nights and Weekends as an Attorney
Oct 08, 2024
How to Burn Out Quickly as an Attorney
Oct 07, 2024
The Power of the Brain Purge
Oct 06, 2024
Attorney Notes Are the Game Changers You Need
Oct 05, 2024
How to Bulletproof Your Legal Career
Oct 04, 2024
Focusing on the Value of a Case
Oct 03, 2024
How to Quickly Improve as an Attorney?
Oct 02, 2024
How Much "Legalese" Should I Use with Clients?
Oct 01, 2024
What Qualities Do Clients Want in Their Attorney?
Sep 30, 2024
Do Clients Care About Discussing the Law?
Sep 29, 2024
Does a Client Always Tell You What They Want?
Sep 28, 2024
Is It Possible to Get a Client What They Don't Want?
Sep 27, 2024
Do Clients Always Know What They Want?
Sep 26, 2024
What If We Can't Give the Client What They Want?
Sep 25, 2024
What Does Your Client Want?
Sep 24, 2024
How Do I Avoid the Void?
Sep 23, 2024
How Can I Make Going to My Attorney Job Easy?
Sep 22, 2024
What Happens When I Start My First Job?
Sep 21, 2024
Should Everyday Have a Win?
Sep 20, 2024
Why Should You Celebrate Mistakes?
Sep 19, 2024
Why Should You Celebrate the Wins?
Sep 18, 2024
What Happens If I Make a Mistake?
Sep 17, 2024
Why Escape from the Theory of Law?
Sep 16, 2024
How Do You Learn Best as an Attorney?
Sep 15, 2024
How Do You Crush Your Fears as an Attorney?
Sep 14, 2024
What Worries You About Your First Attorney Job?
Sep 13, 2024
What Changes When You Get Your Bar License?
Sep 12, 2024
What Is Your Job as an Attorney?
Sep 11, 2024
Who Teaches You How to Practice Law?
Sep 10, 2024
Why Is Starting Your Legal Career So Difficult?
Sep 09, 2024
What Is the "Void" After Law School?
Sep 08, 2024
Why Should I "Dig" Three Levels Down?
Sep 07, 2024
Who Is Your Best Prospect?
Sep 06, 2024
How Do You Dig Deeply for Case Facts?
Sep 05, 2024
Why Should I Dig Deeply for Case Facts?
Sep 04, 2024
How Do You Tell the Story of Your Case?
Sep 03, 2024
How Do You Mine for Case Facts?
Sep 02, 2024
When Is It Time to Talk to Your Supervisor?
Sep 01, 2024
What Is Meant by "Continuous Selling"?
Aug 31, 2024
What Is the #1 Client Complaint?
Aug 30, 2024
Is the Property the Only Value in a Case?
Aug 29, 2024
What Is the Difference Between Standard and Superior Client Service?
Aug 28, 2024
Which Facts Are Most Important To A Client?
Aug 27, 2024
Why Do People Buy Legal Services?
Aug 26, 2024
What Are “Background” Case Facts?
Aug 25, 2024
Are "Pound Of Flesh" Cases Worth It?
Aug 24, 2024
What If The Client Moves The Target?
Aug 23, 2024
Does A Client Want Your Opinion?
Aug 22, 2024
When Do I "ARRIVE" As An Attorney
Aug 21, 2024
Can I "Shortcut" My Legal Services?
Aug 20, 2024
Should I Save My Client Money
Aug 19, 2024
How Do I Protect My firm From Scams
Aug 17, 2024
How Do You Go From A Level 1 to A Level 2 Litigator
Aug 16, 2024
Do I Want To Go To Trial School?
Aug 15, 2024
How Do You Get Something Introduced Into Evidence
Aug 14, 2024
How Much Evidence Do You Need to Win A Case
Aug 13, 2024
How To Enforce A Judgement If Asset is In Another State
Aug 12, 2024
What Does The Client Get When They Win?
Aug 11, 2024
How Do I Prepare For A Meeting With A Client?
Aug 10, 2024
What Does It Mean To Use The Disneyland Experience?
Aug 09, 2024
Should I Behave Like An Attorney?
Aug 08, 2024
Is Working With Clients Like A Stage Performance?
Aug 07, 2024
What Does An Exceptional Client Journey Look Like
Aug 06, 2024
How Do You Deliver The Client Journey Best
Aug 05, 2024
What Do I Do When Case Facts Change
Aug 04, 2024
Why Should I Celebrate My Winnings
Aug 03, 2024
How Do I Disengage With A Client
Aug 02, 2024
How Do I Wrap Up A Case With My Client
Aug 01, 2024
How Do I Provide Clarity
Jul 31, 2024
How Do I Get Unstuck
Jul 30, 2024
How Can I Reach My Goals
Jul 29, 2024
Why Do Clients Stop Paying
Jul 28, 2024
Who Decides The Legal Strategy A Case Pursues
Jul 27, 2024
Should I Complete My Attorney Notes
Jul 26, 2024
Fastest Way To Advance My Career
Jul 25, 2024
Why Should I Care About Attorney Notes
Jul 24, 2024
Animosity In The Courtroom
Jul 23, 2024
What Does It Mean To Waive Notice
Jul 22, 2024
How Do I Behave In A Courtroom
Jul 21, 2024
How To Prepare For A Hearing
Jul 20, 2024
Best Way To Build A Relationship With Your Client
Jul 19, 2024
Should I Use Legal Words?
Jul 18, 2024
What Does It Mean To Always Be Closing
Jul 17, 2024
What Changes After You Pass The Bar?
Jul 16, 2024
Why Does A Client Stop Paying For Your Legal Services
Jul 15, 2024
What Is A G-Sheet
Jul 14, 2024
Why Is A Declaration Such A Powerful Legal Tool
Jul 13, 2024
Is Asking Questions An Unnecessary Interference
Jul 12, 2024
What Will Slow Me Down The Most When Practicing Law
Jul 11, 2024
How Can You Make Practicing Law Fun And Easy
Jul 10, 2024
Are You Ready To Jump Into The Deep End
Jul 09, 2024
How Can You Make Money With Your Law Degree
Jul 08, 2024