Good communication skills

On a fundamental level, attorneys are communicators. They communicate with their clients, they communicate with other parties to the case, and they communicate with the court. Beyond that, lawyers communicate in a wide range of different ways. A great lawyer knows how to get important ideas across in formal legal writing, in informal emails, in phone conversations, through discussions in official legal settings, and in private conversations. 

Lawyers must be orally articulate, have good written communication skills and also be good listeners. In order to argue convincingly in the courtroom before juries and judges, good public speaking skills are essential.

Logical and Analytical Rationale

Both the study and practice of law involve absorbing large quantities of information, then having to distil it into something manageable and logical. At times, there will be more than one reasonable conclusion, or more than one precedent applicable to resolving a situation.

Reviewing legal documents, analyzing their complexities, identifying pain points and drawing inferences is a reasoning process that every lawyer must follow. However, the thinking behind this process must be logical. Problem-solving analysis and argumentative evaluation are highly important for practising law. With a structured and deductive rationale, lawyers are able to reach effective and sensible conclusions.

Substantive Knowledge on Law and Legal Procedures

While successful lawyers share many common traits, they may rely on a distinct body of law. Legal research is a core skill that allows lawyers to support and validate their conclusions and arguments. For thorough and extensive research, legal professionals should use proper citations, incorporate the techniques of statutory interpretations, integrate legal authorities, and deep-dive into legal research database software and other credible applications available online.

Creative Problem Solving

The very top lawyers are not only logical and analytical, but they display a great deal of creativity in their problem-solving. The best solution is not always the most obvious and in order to outmanoeuvre your challenger it is often necessary to think outside the box.

The best way to create unique solutions is to approach each situation with compassionate listening, which enables you to really understand the issues and what the client and the adversary need. That level of understanding can lead to a long-lasting solution that works for all interested parties. 

Superior Writing Skills

Last, but not least, to be a great lawyer, tremendous writing and drafting skills are needed which are useful and beneficial while preparing case arguments, briefs, and other legal documents.

Excellent writing skills assists and aids in making the position of the client and case, the marriage and fusion of both speaking and writing skills are invincible. In order to become a great lawyer or Advocate, tremendous writing skills are needed which are useful and beneficial while preparing the case arguments, briefs and other legal documents.

And, of course, always keep in mind that none of this would be effective without organisation skills.