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The 7-Core Dimensions(c) of a Modern Lawyer
Modern Lawyer
Vol. 9 - Iss. 2 pp. 26–30
Jul 2025
Jaap Bosman argues that legal mastery is only the starting point. Clients expect technical expertise, but what differentiates Tier 1 lawyers are human-centered qualities. Based on thousands of client quotes from Chambers & Partners, Bosman identifies seven non-legal attributes as the real edge. Only 17% of client praise was about legal skill - 83% focused on interpersonal, strategic, and organizational traits.