After having read the English and German versions of this book, I have to say that it is a must-have for every current and former law student and everyone who wants to succeed in the field of law!
I am very grateful to have had the chance to read this book before its publication. The book’s subtitle is very true: The book teaches the things they don’t teach you in school!
In my opinion, there are many elements that make the book very helpful, inspirational, motivational, and easy to understand:
— A summary of the following topics before Mr. Calhoun-Senghor explains each topic in detail.
— Nearly every “lesson“ or rule is followed by an example and the author’s own experience so that you can fully understand what the author means by it and wants to teach you.
— The headline on each side lets you know which topic you are on.
— Although it is an educational book, it does not lack humor, so it is FUN to read it. You are really looking forward to reading and learning about the next topic.
— The same effect is caused by Ms. Senghor’s illustrations. They look great and are well-considered, so you have to think about the lines you have just read to grasp their meaning.
— The book gives you perspective and confidence, since it is kind of a “code of law,” as well as a guidebook all rolled into one.
— [It is] a book you should have at home and use to look up something if you need advice about the fundamentals of organizational politics.
— Last but not least, valuable samples for a resume, a cover letter, and important conversations, as well as corresponding vocabulary and phrases, can be found in the book’s appendix.
— The German version even has these in German and English, which is very helpful!
To sum up, I would like to say that if you want to survive and succeed in university, internships, your job, etc., I highly recommend reading this book!