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Nancy Levit

    The Happy Lawyer
    Feminist Legal Theory (Second Edition)
    • Feminist Legal Theory (Second Edition)

      • 304 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      "In the completely updated second edition of this outstanding primer, Nancy Levit and Robert R.M. Verchick introduce the diverse strands of feminist legal theory and discuss an array of substantive legal topics, pulling in recent court decisions, new laws, and important shifts in culture and technology. The book centers on feminist legal theories, including equal treatment theory, cultural feminism, dominance theory, critical race feminism, lesbian feminism, postmodern feminism, and ecofeminism. Readers will find new material on women in politics, gender and globalization, and the promise and danger of expanding social media. Updated statistics and empirical analysis appear throughout. At its core, Feminist Legal Theory shows the importance of the roles of law and feminist legal theory in shaping contemporary gender issues"--Unedited summary from book cover.

      Feminist Legal Theory (Second Edition)2016
      4,4
    • The Happy Lawyer

      Making a Good Life in the Law

      • 285 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      You excel in college, invest heavily in law school, study diligently for the bar exam, and secure a lucrative position at a prestigious firm. Yet, happiness eludes you. The Happy Lawyer explores the reasons behind lawyers' dissatisfaction and outlines paths to more fulfilling careers. Rejecting a one-size-fits-all approach, it emphasizes the importance of understanding individual personality types, values, strengths, and interests in the pursuit of happiness. The authors, Nancy Levit and Doug Linder, delve into topics like brain chemistry, happiness science, and the dynamics of modern law firms. They provide valuable insights for aspiring and current lawyers alike. Law students receive unexpected advice on choosing a school that enhances long-term happiness. For those entering the legal field, the book highlights which job prospects are most promising based on happiness research. Working lawyers gain practical tools—simple steps to enhance career satisfaction. Additionally, firm managers learn strategies to transform their workplaces into more enjoyable environments. By reading this book, you'll discover whether you're likely to be a happy lawyer at 30 or 60, what a firm's physical space reveals about its culture, and whether a raise or a better office view contributes more to your happiness. While no book can guarantee a joyful career, it offers invaluable insights for lawyers at any stage.

      The Happy Lawyer2010