The Hammer, The Gorilla, and YOU

Robert "Tito" Meyer billboard via duhaime.org

It's getting to be that time as we close in on graduation where the big question is on the tip of everyone's tongue... It's the cause of many a sleepless night, sweaty palms… the key decision that will be all important to your future… what will YOUR lawyer nickname be?  What reputable esquire worth their weight in affidavits is going to hire someone with the nickname "The Quarter Pounder?" Or worse yet, no nickname at all.

Additionally, and maybe (probably) more practically speaking, marketing you and your skills is more important than your sweet new moniker. Lucky for you USD Law Scholars, the McKusick Law Library can help guide you to your best sobriquet AND suggest resources for supporting and running a law practice. From navigating specializations, to interviewing, to developing leadership skills, we have you covered. Some suggested reads:

Reinventing the Practice of Law by Luz Herrera
The Lawyer as Leader, by Dr. Artika R Tyner
Advice for the Lawlorn by Ann M. Israel
Tomorrow's Lawyer: an Introduction to Your Future by Richard Susskind
Thrive: A New Lawyer's Guide to Law Firm Practice by Desiree Moore

All of these titles plus more can be found in our Career Resources Collection, which we've moved out of the reserve room and onto the main floor, to the left of the computers. We can suggest and help you locate other titles of interest too, and would be happy to serve as a sounding board for all your potential nicknames!