cover image Sisters-In-Law: An Uncensored Guide for Women Practicing Law in the Real World

Sisters-In-Law: An Uncensored Guide for Women Practicing Law in the Real World

Lisa G. Sherman, Jill R. Schecter, Deborah L. Turchiano. Sphinx Publishing, $16.95 (261pp) ISBN 978-1-57248-378-1

Aimed at lawyer-chicks, aspiring lawyer-chicks and even former lawyer-chicks, this handbook to life as a female legal practitioner is based on one image: practicing law is like searching for the perfect pair of shoes (e.g.,""Large law firms are the stilettos of law practice""). As even the authors admit, this metaphor quickly grows stale. In fact, their writing is full of hip (and not-so-hip) cliches--but, in between the too-cute prose and tiresome shoe metaphors, there is solid, useful information for women getting acclimated to this""eccentric subculture"" and trying to understand""why we tend to be anal-retentive perfectionists and always think we are right."" Sherman, Turchiano and Schecter--all members of the sisters-in-law club--explain matters of both substance (what type of firm is right for you?) and style (how to decorate your office; what color suit to wear to a job interview if your hair is blond). They also offer solid advice on the pros and cons of office romance and various types of legal settings (e.g., big firm vs. in-house counsel--but they overlook public-interest law). Many may feel, however, that they can skip the sections on what gift your secretary wants most and the top 10 snacks among legal sisters. This book is way too cute for many readers--but some may find the shoe fits.