Dear Sister and Brother Lawyers,

Congratulations on conquering the July Bar Exam. Well done. You started your journey on Day One of law school, soldiered on through getting your J.D., and now others will be entrusted to your care. It’s game time. So, here are five mindsets learned from practice and professorship to guide you into becoming the best versions of your lawyer selves.

Mindset No. 1: Words Matter. A lot.