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Beth Person
Law Fit Report
Law School Transparency
Introduction 00
The Law Fit Report is designed to provide you with guidance that impacts your decision to go to law school, which schools to apply to, which school to ultimately attend, and how to focus your internship and job search.
Your personalized report contains the following chapters:
Authentic Career Alignment: Uses your personality type to illustrate what sort of work aligns with you.
Defining My Narrative & Purpose: Highlights your natural abilities and strengths.
Career and Work Satisfaction: Uses your personality type to help illustrate what sort of work environments and core values suit you best.
Workplace Fit Factors: Describes the sort of work environments and core values that suit you best.
Legal Trait Analysis: Quickly shows you all 22 traits measured by the Sheffield Legal Assessment and how your scores compare to our global database of attorneys.
Practice Area Analysis: See how you fit in different practice areas based on scores from your assessment.
Work Setting Analysis: See how you fit into various work settings based on scores from your assessment.
We recommend listening to our podcast, I Am The Law, which is available at Law School Transparency or wherever you get your podcasts. Both this report and the podcast can be used with the tools available on LST in deciding where to apply and attend law school. When deciding on whether and where to attend law school, consider how well various schools can help you achieve your career goals. For example, if you have zero interest in working for a large law firm and instead want to practice family law in a particular state, it may not make sense to spend more money on a traditionally elite school. Different law schools have different strengths, especially as it relates to which employers (work settings) graduates of a school tend to find jobs with.
Authentic Career Alignment 01
This section uses your personality type to help illustrate what sort of work aligns you
Work that aligns well with Beth
- There are several opportunities to demonstrate competence
- The work allows you to utilize your natural ability to analyze and make objective, logical decisions
- The work involves theory and speculation
- The work involves creativity, imagination and a creative approach to problem solving
- The work involves looking beyond the present i.e., future possibilities, future products, future actions
- The work is not limited to what exists today but involves "what may be" and "what could be"
Those with Beth's personality prefer careers where
- Management allows people to be self-directed
- The culture appreciates fair but tough decision-making
- The work offers the opportunity to rapidly change direction and to respond to problems as they arise
- The work is fun and allows for some spontaneity
- You can apply your natural ability to focus and concentrate, rather than multitasking
- The environment allows for freedom and flexibility and is loosely structured without too many rules
- The environment, culture and pace allow you to consider things fully before having to respond
- The work allows you to work at a careful steady pace
- The work allows you adequate private time to work alone and to concentrate
- The environment allows for freedom and flexibility and is loosely structured without too many rules
Defining My Narrative & Purpose 02
This section uses your personality type to help illustrate your natural abilities and strengths
Natural abilities and strengths for Beth's personality
Beth's natural abilities and talents, when utilized, help her to perform better and enjoy her job more. Also, her success is generally more dependent on leveraging and capitalizing on her strong points rather than focusing on her weak point - it's her strong points and natural abilities that will bring Beth job satisfaction and success.
Beth has probably already experienced something like this: When the work she does in her job or in school aligns well with her natural abilities, things start to go easier, move more smoothly, and she feels better about what she is working on or studying. The results usually come out much better.
The opposite is also true, when the work she does or the subject she is studying is not well aligned with her natural abilities, things feel more difficult, stress levels increase and results are not so good. The key here is 'alignment'.
Because most professional jobs involve several different types of work, some of the work she does may be well aligned and some may not. If she can move herself into a career path where most of the work is aligned with her natural abilities, she will be more successful and more satisfied
- Natural ability to think strategically
- Natural ability for coordinating, organizing and leading
- Natural ability to make things more efficient
- Natural ability to improve systems
- Natural ability to solve very complex problems
- Naturally ingenious
- Natural ability to invent and create
- Natural ability to study and learn technology and science
- Natural ability for research and development
- Natural ability to work independently without supervision
- Naturally persistent and resolute
Original work by: Michael Robinson © Step Research Corporation
Career and Work Satisfaction 03
This section uses your personality type to help illustrate what sort of work environments and core values suit you best.
Work environmental and cultural factors preferred by Beth
Aligning her work environment and the company’s culture with her personality type is also another important consideration in finding the right job. Her personality type prefers an environment where:
- Management allows people to be self-directed
- The culture appreciates fair but tough decision-making
- The environment, culture and pace allow you to consider things fully before having to respond
- The environment allows for freedom and flexibility and is loosely structured without too many rules
Work that aligns well with Beth
- There are several opportunities to demonstrate competence
- The work allows you to utilize your natural ability to analyze and make objective, logical decisions
- The work involves theory and speculation
- The work involves creativity, imagination and a creative approach to problem solving
- The work involves looking beyond the present i.e., future possibilities, future products, future actions
- The work is not limited to what exists today but involves "what may be" and "what could be"
Those with Beth's personality prefer careers where
- Management allows people to be self-directed
- The culture appreciates fair but tough decision-making
- The work offers the opportunity to rapidly change direction and to respond to problems as they arise
- The work is fun and allows for some spontaneity
- You can apply your natural ability to focus and concentrate, rather than multitasking
- The environment allows for freedom and flexibility and is loosely structured without too many rules
- The environment, culture and pace allow you to consider things fully before having to respond
- The work allows you to work at a careful steady pace
- The work allows you adequate private time to work alone and to concentrate
- The environment allows for freedom and flexibility and is loosely structured without too many rules
Natural abilities and strengths for Beth's personality
Beth's natural abilities and talents, when utilized, help her to perform better and enjoy her job more. Also, her success is generally more dependent on leveraging and capitalizing on her strong points rather than focusing on her weak point - it's her strong points and natural abilities that will bring Beth job satisfaction and success.
Beth has probably already experienced something like this: When the work she does in her job or in school aligns well with her natural abilities, things start to go easier, move more smoothly, and she feels better about what she is working on or studying. The results usually come out much better.
The opposite is also true, when the work she does or the subject she is studying is not well aligned with her natural abilities, things feel more difficult, stress levels increase and results are not so good. The key here is 'alignment'.
Because most professional jobs involve several different types of work, some of the work she does may be well aligned and some may not. If she can move herself into a career path where most of the work is aligned with her natural abilities, she will be more successful and more satisfied
- Natural ability to think strategically
- Natural ability for coordinating, organizing and leading
- Natural ability to make things more efficient
- Natural ability to improve systems
- Natural ability to solve very complex problems
- Naturally ingenious
- Natural ability to invent and create
- Natural ability to study and learn technology and science
- Natural ability for research and development
- Natural ability to work independently without supervision
- Naturally persistent and resolute
Beth's likely core values include:
For maximum job satisfaction and success, her job and her work environment should align with her core values. The list below represents common core values for her personality type.
- Demonstrated competence
- Achievement
- Creativity
- Ingenuity
- Knowledge
- Constant learning
- Excellence
- Perfection
- Independence
- New challenges
- Being calm, emotion free
- Logic
- Minimal repetitive work
- Rewards and recognition are for problem solving in creative and innovative ways
- The ability to work without much direction is appreciated
Workplace Fit Factors - Environment, Culture & Values 04
This section uses your personality type to help illustrate what sort of work environments and core values suit you best.
Work environmental and cultural factors preferred by Beth
Aligning her work environment and the company’s culture with her personality type is also another important consideration in finding the right job. Her personality type prefers an environment where:
- Management allows people to be self-directed
- The culture appreciates fair but tough decision-making
- The environment, culture and pace allow you to consider things fully before having to respond
- The environment allows for freedom and flexibility and is loosely structured without too many rules
Beth's likely core values include:
For maximum job satisfaction and success, her job and her work environment should align with her core values. The list below represents common core values for her personality type.
- Demonstrated competence
- Achievement
- Creativity
- Ingenuity
- Knowledge
- Constant learning
- Excellence
- Perfection
- Independence
- New challenges
- Being calm, emotion free
- Logic
- Minimal repetitive work
- Rewards and recognition are for problem solving in creative and innovative ways
- The ability to work without much direction is appreciated
Original work by: Michael Robinson © Step Research Corporation
Legal Trait Analysis 05
This section quickly shows you at a glance all 22 traits measured in the Sheffield Assessment and how your scores compare to the average attorney in our database.
For firm management, it outlines which trait(s) an individual differs from the firm’s trait norms, and in what way the individual differs.
Trait Analysis Section
Original work by: Sterling Bates Mark Levin Karl Schmitt © Step Research Corporation
Practice Area Detailed Analysis 06
This section shows how you fit in different practice areas based on your scores from the Sheffield Assessment.
There are many factors to the achievement of success and satisfaction in each practice area. Your score takes into account all of the traits that we have determined are relevant to your satisfaction, even though the Detailed Fit Analysis will only show your top three matched traits.
Personal Injury
Where Beth fits with Personal Injury
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Group Problem Solving
Can solve problems in group or alone
Beth is comfortable solving problems in either a group setting or alone, depending upon the situation and availability of others.
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Assuredness
Confident
She is confident in her abilities but occasionally will seek validation from others.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Personal Injury
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Presence
Poised, commanding
Beth exhibits a sense of ease, poise, and self-assurance. She can 'turn it on' to command a room or conversation with an attracting energy and attitude. When used purposefully this can be a highly effective tool for professional interactions.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
Litigation
Where Beth fits with Litigation
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Ego Drive
Respectful debater
Beth enjoys the challenge of convincing others but will allow them to maintain their point of view. She does not necessarily need to believe in the arguments she makes, but it helps.
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Trust
Skeptical but not jaded
She tends to be somewhat skeptical, particularly when considering the motives of opposing parties/counsel. This is an important trait for making informed judgments in client situations.
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Ego Strength
Strong facade
Beth is capable of handling criticism or rejection but may question her convictions and experience some feelings of insecurity.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Litigation
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
Insurance
Where Beth fits with Insurance
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Trust
Skeptical but not jaded
She tends to be somewhat skeptical, particularly when considering the motives of opposing parties/counsel. This is an important trait for making informed judgments in client situations.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
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Empathy
More sympathetic than empathetic
Beth is capable of intellectually appreciating another person's experience, but is less adept at genuinely connecting with another's experience emotionally. She may not recognize more subtle aspects of communication.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Insurance
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Creativity
Straight-forward
She prefers to work on matters that follow a straight-forward path or fall within a pre-defined, predictable scope.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Where Beth fits with Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
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Teamwork
Collegial
Beth performs well as a teammate but can also step away from the group and continue to perform well on her own.
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Client Empathy
Client sympathetic when focused
Beth is capable of recognizing and understanding another's experience but does not always leave them with a genuine sense of having been understood. She can adjust her behavior based on the interpersonal situation but this requires a conscious effort.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits
Where Beth fits with Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
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Assuredness
Confident
She is confident in her abilities but occasionally will seek validation from others.
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Persistence
Diligent
She tends to persevere through difficult circumstances in life and career. This is an important trait in the practice of law and especially for working in the large law firm environment.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
Corporate
Where Beth fits with Corporate
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Group Problem Solving
Can solve problems in group or alone
Beth is comfortable solving problems in either a group setting or alone, depending upon the situation and availability of others.
-
Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
-
Teamwork
Collegial
Beth performs well as a teammate but can also step away from the group and continue to perform well on her own.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Corporate
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
Real Estate
Where Beth fits with Real Estate
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Group Problem Solving
Can solve problems in group or alone
Beth is comfortable solving problems in either a group setting or alone, depending upon the situation and availability of others.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
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Ego Strength
Strong facade
Beth is capable of handling criticism or rejection but may question her convictions and experience some feelings of insecurity.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Real Estate
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
Banking & Finance
Where Beth fits with Banking & Finance
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Teamwork
Collegial
Beth performs well as a teammate but can also step away from the group and continue to perform well on her own.
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Ego Drive
Respectful debater
Beth enjoys the challenge of convincing others but will allow them to maintain their point of view. She does not necessarily need to believe in the arguments she makes, but it helps.
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Trust
Skeptical but not jaded
She tends to be somewhat skeptical, particularly when considering the motives of opposing parties/counsel. This is an important trait for making informed judgments in client situations.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Banking & Finance
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Where Beth fits with Mergers & Acquisitions
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Assuredness
Confident
She is confident in her abilities but occasionally will seek validation from others.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
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Teamwork
Collegial
Beth performs well as a teammate but can also step away from the group and continue to perform well on her own.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Mergers & Acquisitions
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
Entertainment & Arts
Where Beth fits with Entertainment & Arts
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Assuredness
Confident
She is confident in her abilities but occasionally will seek validation from others.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
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Trust
Skeptical but not jaded
She tends to be somewhat skeptical, particularly when considering the motives of opposing parties/counsel. This is an important trait for making informed judgments in client situations.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Entertainment & Arts
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
Securities & Capital Markets
Where Beth fits with Securities & Capital Markets
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Empathy
More sympathetic than empathetic
Beth is capable of intellectually appreciating another person's experience, but is less adept at genuinely connecting with another's experience emotionally. She may not recognize more subtle aspects of communication.
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Persistence
Diligent
She tends to persevere through difficult circumstances in life and career. This is an important trait in the practice of law and especially for working in the large law firm environment.
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Trust
Skeptical but not jaded
She tends to be somewhat skeptical, particularly when considering the motives of opposing parties/counsel. This is an important trait for making informed judgments in client situations.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Securities & Capital Markets
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Creativity
Straight-forward
She prefers to work on matters that follow a straight-forward path or fall within a pre-defined, predictable scope.
-
Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
Criminal Law
Where Beth fits with Criminal Law
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Trust
Skeptical but not jaded
She tends to be somewhat skeptical, particularly when considering the motives of opposing parties/counsel. This is an important trait for making informed judgments in client situations.
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Assuredness
Confident
She is confident in her abilities but occasionally will seek validation from others.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Criminal Law
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
Family Law
Where Beth fits with Family Law
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Comfort with Risk
Risk-Averse
Beth tends to prefer conventional or well-established methods that will produce an expected outcome to a matter or transaction as opposed to methods that may potentially lead to failure.
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Assuredness
Confident
She is confident in her abilities but occasionally will seek validation from others.
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Persistence
Diligent
She tends to persevere through difficult circumstances in life and career. This is an important trait in the practice of law and especially for working in the large law firm environment.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Family Law
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Outlook
Optimistic
Beth tends to have a positive outlook towards life and events and she focuses in on the good in people or situations. This disposition is helpful for getting along with others and often leads to general happiness with one's career and life. Caution -- Beth must remember to consider what might go wrong (play devil's advocate) when advocating legal issues or working on business transactions to ensure she is properly representing the client fully. Only focusing on the positive outcome will negatively affect one's representation of the client's best interest.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
International & Cross Border
Where Beth fits with International & Cross Border
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Group Problem Solving
Can solve problems in group or alone
Beth is comfortable solving problems in either a group setting or alone, depending upon the situation and availability of others.
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Ego Drive
Respectful debater
Beth enjoys the challenge of convincing others but will allow them to maintain their point of view. She does not necessarily need to believe in the arguments she makes, but it helps.
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Ego Strength
Strong facade
Beth is capable of handling criticism or rejection but may question her convictions and experience some feelings of insecurity.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with International & Cross Border
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Creativity
Straight-forward
She prefers to work on matters that follow a straight-forward path or fall within a pre-defined, predictable scope.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
Tax
Where Beth fits with Tax
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
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Trust
Skeptical but not jaded
She tends to be somewhat skeptical, particularly when considering the motives of opposing parties/counsel. This is an important trait for making informed judgments in client situations.
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Ego Drive
Respectful debater
Beth enjoys the challenge of convincing others but will allow them to maintain their point of view. She does not necessarily need to believe in the arguments she makes, but it helps.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Tax
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
Intellectual Property
Where Beth fits with Intellectual Property
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Ego Strength
Strong facade
Beth is capable of handling criticism or rejection but may question her convictions and experience some feelings of insecurity.
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Ego Drive
Respectful debater
Beth enjoys the challenge of convincing others but will allow them to maintain their point of view. She does not necessarily need to believe in the arguments she makes, but it helps.
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Persistence
Diligent
She tends to persevere through difficult circumstances in life and career. This is an important trait in the practice of law and especially for working in the large law firm environment.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Intellectual Property
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
White Collar Crime
Where Beth fits with White Collar Crime
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Urgency
Prefer closure on tasks before changing gears
Beth is capable of multitasking but her preferred work style is one or two important initiatives at a time. Beth can demonstrate urgency, but prefers to work at a steady pace.
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Assuredness
Confident
She is confident in her abilities but occasionally will seek validation from others.
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Teamwork
Collegial
Beth performs well as a teammate but can also step away from the group and continue to perform well on her own.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with White Collar Crime
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
Healthcare
Where Beth fits with Healthcare
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Assuredness
Confident
She is confident in her abilities but occasionally will seek validation from others.
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Teamwork
Collegial
Beth performs well as a teammate but can also step away from the group and continue to perform well on her own.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Healthcare
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
Trusts & Estates
Where Beth fits with Trusts & Estates
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Trust
Skeptical but not jaded
She tends to be somewhat skeptical, particularly when considering the motives of opposing parties/counsel. This is an important trait for making informed judgments in client situations.
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Ego Drive
Respectful debater
Beth enjoys the challenge of convincing others but will allow them to maintain their point of view. She does not necessarily need to believe in the arguments she makes, but it helps.
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Comfort with Risk
Risk-Averse
Beth tends to prefer conventional or well-established methods that will produce an expected outcome to a matter or transaction as opposed to methods that may potentially lead to failure.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Trusts & Estates
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Creativity
Straight-forward
She prefers to work on matters that follow a straight-forward path or fall within a pre-defined, predictable scope.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
Antitrust
Where Beth fits with Antitrust
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Ego Strength
Strong facade
Beth is capable of handling criticism or rejection but may question her convictions and experience some feelings of insecurity.
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Persistence
Diligent
She tends to persevere through difficult circumstances in life and career. This is an important trait in the practice of law and especially for working in the large law firm environment.
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Trust
Skeptical but not jaded
She tends to be somewhat skeptical, particularly when considering the motives of opposing parties/counsel. This is an important trait for making informed judgments in client situations.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Antitrust
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
Advertising & Media
Where Beth fits with Advertising & Media
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Empathy
More sympathetic than empathetic
Beth is capable of intellectually appreciating another person's experience, but is less adept at genuinely connecting with another's experience emotionally. She may not recognize more subtle aspects of communication.
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Persistence
Diligent
She tends to persevere through difficult circumstances in life and career. This is an important trait in the practice of law and especially for working in the large law firm environment.
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Assuredness
Confident
She is confident in her abilities but occasionally will seek validation from others.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Advertising & Media
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Outlook
Optimistic
Beth tends to have a positive outlook towards life and events and she focuses in on the good in people or situations. This disposition is helpful for getting along with others and often leads to general happiness with one's career and life. Caution -- Beth must remember to consider what might go wrong (play devil's advocate) when advocating legal issues or working on business transactions to ensure she is properly representing the client fully. Only focusing on the positive outcome will negatively affect one's representation of the client's best interest.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Presence
Poised, commanding
Beth exhibits a sense of ease, poise, and self-assurance. She can 'turn it on' to command a room or conversation with an attracting energy and attitude. When used purposefully this can be a highly effective tool for professional interactions.
Environmental
Where Beth fits with Environmental
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Teamwork
Collegial
Beth performs well as a teammate but can also step away from the group and continue to perform well on her own.
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Ego Drive
Respectful debater
Beth enjoys the challenge of convincing others but will allow them to maintain their point of view. She does not necessarily need to believe in the arguments she makes, but it helps.
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Ego Strength
Strong facade
Beth is capable of handling criticism or rejection but may question her convictions and experience some feelings of insecurity.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Environmental
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Outlook
Optimistic
Beth tends to have a positive outlook towards life and events and she focuses in on the good in people or situations. This disposition is helpful for getting along with others and often leads to general happiness with one's career and life. Caution -- Beth must remember to consider what might go wrong (play devil's advocate) when advocating legal issues or working on business transactions to ensure she is properly representing the client fully. Only focusing on the positive outcome will negatively affect one's representation of the client's best interest.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
Immigration
Where Beth fits with Immigration
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Listening
Can listen well when focused
Although Beth listens to others and may pick up the facts in a conversation, she may miss the subtleties and may be inclined to fill in any gaps with her own assumptions.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
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Assuredness
Confident
She is confident in her abilities but occasionally will seek validation from others.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Immigration
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Presence
Poised, commanding
Beth exhibits a sense of ease, poise, and self-assurance. She can 'turn it on' to command a room or conversation with an attracting energy and attitude. When used purposefully this can be a highly effective tool for professional interactions.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
Military Law / JAG
Where Beth fits with Military Law / JAG
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Listening
Can listen well when focused
Although Beth listens to others and may pick up the facts in a conversation, she may miss the subtleties and may be inclined to fill in any gaps with her own assumptions.
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Ego Strength
Strong facade
Beth is capable of handling criticism or rejection but may question her convictions and experience some feelings of insecurity.
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Empathy
More sympathetic than empathetic
Beth is capable of intellectually appreciating another person's experience, but is less adept at genuinely connecting with another's experience emotionally. She may not recognize more subtle aspects of communication.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Military Law / JAG
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this practice area across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Outlook
Optimistic
Beth tends to have a positive outlook towards life and events and she focuses in on the good in people or situations. This disposition is helpful for getting along with others and often leads to general happiness with one's career and life. Caution -- Beth must remember to consider what might go wrong (play devil's advocate) when advocating legal issues or working on business transactions to ensure she is properly representing the client fully. Only focusing on the positive outcome will negatively affect one's representation of the client's best interest.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
Beth Person
Assessing The Fit
Additional Instructions For Using This
For additional guidance and instructions, please refer to the Polish Activity guidelines above and online for this report chapter.
Practice Area Detailed Analysis:
Please indicate where you think your current knowledge about Personal Injury, your highest ranked practice area, falls on the continuum below.
Limited Knowledge_____________________________Abundant Knowledge
How and from whom did you acquire the knowledge you have about this practice area? Select all that apply and feel free to add additional knowledge sources. You can also record these in your report using the Comment function of the Polish tool.
- Law school courses
- On-campus workshops
- Professional association meetings or seminars
- Law journals
- Professional association websites
- Podcasts, videos, blogs, other social media or internet resources
- Books, films, television series
- Internship/work experience
- Family members and friends working in law or adjacent fields
- Mentors and other role models working in law or adjacent fields
- Informational interviews with people working in law or adjacent fields
- Other
Come back later after having explored two new information sources.
Please indicate where you think your knowledge about Personal Injury, your highest ranked practice area, now falls on the continuum below.
Limited Knowledge_____________________________Abundant Knowledge
Having explored the two new information sources, please indicate where you think your current willingness to work in Personal Injury falls on the continuum below.
Limited Willingness____________________________________Abundant Willingness
If you rated yourself closer to the “limited” end of the scale, that is you discovered you don’t have a great deal of interest in or passion for Personal Injury, complete this activity with another practice area from the list that interests you.
However you rated your willingness to work in your top practice area(s), remember no assessment is perfect and your results are just one tool to help you make a good decision about what the best practice area(s) for you might be.
Original work by: Sterling Bates Mark Levin Karl Schmitt © Step Research Corporation
Work Setting Detailed Analysis 07
This section shows how you fit in different work settings based on your scores from the Sheffield Assessment.
This section compares you to attorneys who most match your personality traits and are also satisfied with their careers, so you may see how you might fit in different work settings. Click the list of work settings on the right to browse each one.
There are many factors to the achievement of success and satisfaction in each work setting. Your score takes into account all of the traits that we have determined are relevant to your satisfaction, even though the Detailed Fit Analysis will only show your top three matched traits.
As much as we want to measure everything perfectly, that's actually impossible. So it's still incumbent upon you as the expert about yourself to look at these qualities and determine which one of these is most valuable to you in choosing your Practice Area or Work Setting. This is not predicting whether you can be successful or not, that is still up to you to determine for yourself.
Corporation / In-house Counsel
Where Beth fits with Corporation / In-house Counsel
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this work setting across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
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Teamwork
Collegial
Beth performs well as a teammate but can also step away from the group and continue to perform well on her own.
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Group Problem Solving
Can solve problems in group or alone
Beth is comfortable solving problems in either a group setting or alone, depending upon the situation and availability of others.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Corporation / In-house Counsel
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this work setting across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
Law Firm
Where Beth fits with Law Firm
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this work setting across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Ego Drive
Respectful debater
Beth enjoys the challenge of convincing others but will allow them to maintain their point of view. She does not necessarily need to believe in the arguments she makes, but it helps.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
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Teamwork
Collegial
Beth performs well as a teammate but can also step away from the group and continue to perform well on her own.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Law Firm
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this work setting across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
Non-practicing / Non-traditional
Where Beth fits with Non-practicing / Non-traditional
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this work setting across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Teamwork
Collegial
Beth performs well as a teammate but can also step away from the group and continue to perform well on her own.
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Client Empathy
Client sympathetic when focused
Beth is capable of recognizing and understanding another's experience but does not always leave them with a genuine sense of having been understood. She can adjust her behavior based on the interpersonal situation but this requires a conscious effort.
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Ego Drive
Respectful debater
Beth enjoys the challenge of convincing others but will allow them to maintain their point of view. She does not necessarily need to believe in the arguments she makes, but it helps.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Non-practicing / Non-traditional
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this work setting across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Outlook
Optimistic
Beth tends to have a positive outlook towards life and events and she focuses in on the good in people or situations. This disposition is helpful for getting along with others and often leads to general happiness with one's career and life. Caution -- Beth must remember to consider what might go wrong (play devil's advocate) when advocating legal issues or working on business transactions to ensure she is properly representing the client fully. Only focusing on the positive outcome will negatively affect one's representation of the client's best interest.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
Attorney - Government / Military
Where Beth fits with Attorney - Government / Military
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this work setting across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Persistence
Diligent
She tends to persevere through difficult circumstances in life and career. This is an important trait in the practice of law and especially for working in the large law firm environment.
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Trust
Skeptical but not jaded
She tends to be somewhat skeptical, particularly when considering the motives of opposing parties/counsel. This is an important trait for making informed judgments in client situations.
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Ego Drive
Respectful debater
Beth enjoys the challenge of convincing others but will allow them to maintain their point of view. She does not necessarily need to believe in the arguments she makes, but it helps.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Attorney - Government / Military
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this work setting across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Initiative
Proactive
Beth frequently takes initiative on tasks without requiring instruction or supervision of others. A lawyer with strengths in this area will frequently recognize the need to complete a task, develop a plan for completing the task and begin executing towards completion of the task all on one's own.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
Education
Where Beth fits with Education
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this work setting across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Ego Strength
Strong facade
Beth is capable of handling criticism or rejection but may question her convictions and experience some feelings of insecurity.
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Assuredness
Confident
She is confident in her abilities but occasionally will seek validation from others.
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Trust
Skeptical but not jaded
She tends to be somewhat skeptical, particularly when considering the motives of opposing parties/counsel. This is an important trait for making informed judgments in client situations.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Education
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this work setting across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Abstraction
Comfortable in the abstract & concrete
Beth is comfortable working through complex, multidimensional issues as well as simple, more concrete problems.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
Not for Profit
Where Beth fits with Not for Profit
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most similar to attorneys in this work setting across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Autonomy
Can perform with or without direction
Beth is able to get the job done with minimal input but will not resist direction or guidance.
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Ego Strength
Strong facade
Beth is capable of handling criticism or rejection but may question her convictions and experience some feelings of insecurity.
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Persistence
Diligent
She tends to persevere through difficult circumstances in life and career. This is an important trait in the practice of law and especially for working in the large law firm environment.
Where Beth DOESN'T fit with Not for Profit
Although there are multiple profiles of successful and satisfied attorneys for each practice area and work setting, the information below details how you are most different to attorneys in this work setting across the 22 traits assessed with our tool in the practice of law.
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Curiosity
Habitual, routine
Beth exhibits comfort in following a predictable or routine pattern over seeking new experiences.
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Planning
Goal-setter
Beth frequently sets goals for planning purposes or for measuring personal or organizational success. For her, goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about the future, and for motivating herself to turn this vision of the future into reality. Multiple studies have shown that goal-setting has been found to be common among highly successful people.
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Presence
Poised, commanding
Beth exhibits a sense of ease, poise, and self-assurance. She can 'turn it on' to command a room or conversation with an attracting energy and attitude. When used purposefully this can be a highly effective tool for professional interactions.
Original work by: Sterling Bates Mark Levin Karl Schmitt © Step Research Corporation