10 Secrets of Being a Lawyer – The practice of law is not only about battles of argument in the courtroom, but also a long journey filled with challenges, pressure, and the temptations of everyday life. What we call “secrets” of lawyers are often things people have yet to truly understand or recognize.

1. Today is a new beginning
   
   In this profession, you may lose a case, or you may lose a client. But yesterday’s failure cannot decide today. A good lawyer must know how to rise again, to start afresh with renewed spirit, because every case and every client is a completely different story.
2. Love is the greatest strength
   
   A lawyer does not only protect the rights of their clients, but must also put themselves in the clients’ shoes, to feel their worries and fears. With empathy, your advocacy and negotiation will truly resonate—not only with your client, but also with your opponent and the Court.
3. Perseverance builds success
   
   A lawsuit may last for years. Files may be returned multiple times, evidence may be rejected. But it is persistence—staying close to every detail, never giving up midway—that creates credibility and victory for the client.
4. The uniqueness of each lawyer is a miracle
   
   Every lawyer has their own strength: the ability to reason, communication skills, or finesse in negotiation. What matters is believing in your unique value, instead of comparing yourself to others.
5. Live in the present
   
   In the courtroom, you may have only a few minutes to defend your point. Focus on that moment—every word, every glance can be the key to leaving a strong impression and persuading everyone, including the Judges.
6. Master your emotions
   
   In the courtroom, anger can make you lose control. A good lawyer knows when to remain calm, and when to create an “emotional climax” to strike at the opponent’s weakest point. To master emotions is to master the entire battle.
7. The value of action
   
   A powerful defense does not come from dreams or fleeting inspiration, but from hundreds of hours of reading files, researching laws, writing—revising—rehearsing. Small actions repeated every day create the great “magic” in this profession.
8. Time is the most precious asset
   
   A lawyer’s time is gold. Without good management, you will drown in files, appointments, and hearings. Learning to organize and prioritize what matters most helps you take charge of your career instead of being swept away by it.
9. Always be grateful
   
   In such a stressful profession, keeping inner peace is not easy. A moment of silence, a prayer, gratitude toward clients, colleagues, even opponents—these help a lawyer preserve their humanity despite the battles.
10. Live and work with all your heart
    
    If today were your last day in court, you would give it your all. If today were your last day meeting a client, you would listen more deeply. The spirit of “living wholeheartedly” turns every case into the mark of a dedicated lawyer.

To live a complete lawyer’s life: master the craft, protect your soul, and create value for society. And the greatest secret of the legal profession is this: success is not measured only by winning or losing in court, but by the trust your clients place in you, and the memory they will forever carry of you—a dedicated, sincere lawyer, without pretense, without need for glitter.

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Tien Vu – Globalink Law Firm