Jagged Rocks of Wisdom: Professional Advice for the New Lawyer.

• Author: Poniewaz, Carrie May

Jagged Rocks of Wisdom: Professional Advice for the New Lawyer By Morten Lund

The Young Lawyer's Jungle Book: A Survival Guide, Second Edition By Thane Josef Messinger

Who says there's no how-to manual for new lawyers just starting their first legal jobs?

Jagged Rocks of Wisdom and The Young Lawyer's Jungle Book come about as close as possible to providing the holy grail for new associates--practical advice on navigating the day-to-day life as a real, live, memo-writing attorney.

Starting with the well-recognized premise that American legal education cranks out more legal thinkers than adept practitioners, these two career guides mix brutal honesty with humor to guide new associates through everything from dealing with partners to figuring out the art of rainmaking.

Jagged Rocks of Wisdom delivers its career advice in 21 "rules," which are explained in short, pithy chapters and include anecdotes showing what can happen if the rules are ignored. The rule titles provide a to-do list of essentials for a new associate, reminding the reader to proofread (Rule 1) and proofread again (Rule 2), while also offering

guidance on keeping one's sanity amid the stress of the job.

The Young Lawyer's Jungle Book takes a more in-depth approach to helping new associates succeed in their jobs. This guide begins by breaking down any...