Every Woman Should Go to Law School or Read This Book

by Margaret Basch

An experienced litigator urges even the most timid reader to think like a lawyer in order to survive and thrive in today's litigious society. Basch shows how to do basic legal research, master negotiation skills, write effective letters, and fill out basic legal forms. 224 pp. National radio campaign. Author lectures. Official author Web site: www.thelawlady.com.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060953608
• ISBN13: 9780060953607
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Great book for the non-lawyer

I just finished reading "Every Woman Should Go to Law School or Read This Book," by Margaret Basch, J.D. When I first started flipping through it, I thought it might be boring, dry do-it-yourself legal advice. It wasn't.While "Every Woman..." teemed with advice on legal research, finding a lawyer, some do-it-yourself tips and getting the government to do your legal work for free, it also carried messages of girl power. Basch encourages women to become powerful in their jobs by reacting "like a man." Men don't worry about hurting someone's feelings if they get promoted; they worry about what tie to wear, she says. Every woman should also know how to negotiate effectively, whether it's for a raise or a new car, and write effective complaint and appreciation letters. If that isn't enough, Basch finally solves the mystery of networking for women. (Hint: it's not in those "networking lunches.")As a total law layperson, I'm going to recommend the book because it's easy to read, very informative and well worth the $.... It might be too basic for those who actually went to law school, but for me, it inspired me. I've even used some of the tactics to get a refund already!

Every Woman Should Go To Law School or Buy This Book

Excellent, enjoyable book filled information for the independent or not-so-independent woman. Legal matters are not above your head, when you use this little book as a guide. Ms. Basch must actually be one of an endangered species...a smart, sympathetic, humorous lawyer. I read it, enjoyed it, and recommend it.