Trial / Divorce Attorney

Trial / Divorce Attorney

Author: Time We Discuss May 18, 2025 Duration: 22:32

In this segment of "Time We Discuss" we open with a teaser on what lawyers really learn in law school and what they don't learn. Spoiler alert, jury selection, and game theory are two biggies!

Join me in this episode with attorney Russell Little and hear his story on what it's like being an attorney. From divorce cases to capital murder trials, Russell shares it all. Russell talks about his journey starting working capital murder cases and then switching his career to a divorce attorney. Join me as we explore what it's really like in the daily life of an attorney and discover the skills and strategies required to succeed in this demanding profession. Whether you're a law school student or simply curious about the legal system, this video is for you.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Other lawyer guests that appeared on the show.
1:07 - Typical day for a trial attorney.
3:05 - Blooper
3:52 - Adrenaline rush during trial
5:15 - Becoming a criminal attorney
7:28 - Trials and divorce
9:48 - Technology in the courtroom
11:29 - Jurors expectations; tricks to selecting a good jury
12:18 - Learning to be a lawyer
16:18 - Transitioning between different types of law
18:14 - Russell Little as an author
19:55 - The best way to learn to be a lawyer
21:23 - Talent has the floor.
21:59 - Outro

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Russell Little
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