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- Locate, interpret, and synthesize relevant legal authorities
- Gather and assess relevant facts
- Identify, and provide critical analysis of, competing positions and options
- Understand the interaction between law and public policy
- Recognize when consultation, collaboration, or referral is advisable or required
- Present analysis and engage in legal dialogue, negotiation, and argument
- Communicate with the appropriate tone and sophistication for the relevant audience
- Communicate directly, with organization, focus, purpose, and clarity
- Tailor communication and advocacy to applicable format restrictions and comply with procedural requirements
- Demonstrate broad knowledge of the law and the legal system of the United States
- Listen to and engage with clients to identify client objectives and interests
- Advocate for clients
- Counsel clients by assessing, developing, evaluating creative options to meet client goals
- Manage complex workflow diligently, reliably, and within deadlines
- Work in a team
- Respect diverse views and perspectives and work effectively across difference
- Understand issues relating to equity and inclusion
- Know and comply with rules of professional conduct
- Be honest and candid with clients, lawyers, institutions, and others
- Respond effectively to criticism and other feedback
- Identify and minimize biases
- Understand the importance of pro bono and other forms of law-related public service
- Seek and use resources where necessary to address personal challenges
