Usually, as a result of their fears they are the most prepared person in the classroom and could easily answer questions. However, no amount of preparation can put this student’s mind at ease, breaking an otherwise academically strong student’s confidence causing them to hide in the back of the room or skip class all together. In addition, processing of new information and comprehension of legal concepts can also be impaired with the anxiety. This hurdle on the learning process could cause a disastrous effect on their overall academic performance. However this does not calls for the end in the law school. Rather it is upon us to make the introversion, a curse or a blessing.

The practice of law requires a lot of solitary work/research/thought and more listening than talking. Therefore we often analyze that most lawyers tend towards being introverts. Unlikely to enjoy much of the practice of law are the people who thrive on tons of human interaction and group activity.

Many lawyers spend a lot of time by themselves—reading, writing, thinking—compared to other jobs where the majority of the work is interacting. Introverts make good lawyers, especially for clients who want a thoughtful answer.”

Though the legal profession tends to attract introverts, both types can thrive in law. Many attorneys—such as district attorneys and public defenders—are extroverts who thrive on being in court and in negotiations all day. Importantly, too, introverts can absolutely do extroverted things—it just may not be in their comfort zone. For instance, while extroverts are likely drawn to trial work, not all trial lawyers are extroverts. “For introverts, trial work is a performance. They’re like those actors who are introverted—they can do it, but it exhausts them.” Because they’re internal processors, introverts are often excellent listeners. “That is a great asset in client development and representation.”

It’s tempting to confuse introversion with a lack of assertion, shyness or arrogance. But they’re not the same thing. Rather, it’s about whether someone does most of their processing internally or prefers to talk it out. “When you’re asked a question, do you pause, look away and go inside to process? That’s introversion. Extroverts talk and then think. And they get their energy from getting on the phone or seeing someone.”

While extroverts may be confident and charming, One should not be biased towards the talkative, articulate candidates because those characteristics aren’t necessarily those that breed success in the legal profession”. “They don’t directly mean that person will be a good lawyer. They may be confident and charming, but they may walk around the office instead of doing their work.

In the law success often requires people skills, e.g., working with opposing counsel, persuading a court/jury, or winning new business, so people may not fare well in certain legal fields who aren’t “personality plus” types. But being an introvert doesn’t mean that one lacks people skills, merely that one is more inward-oriented.

Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, who wrote “The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength,” believes that it is important to distinguish between shyness and introversion.

“There is a difference between introversion and shyness,” Kahnweiler wrote. “Shyness is driven by fear and social anxiety. Although the symptoms may overlap, e.g., avoidance of public speaking, introversion is a preference and should not be considered a problem.”

In “Personality Types,” Psychologist Carl Jung defined an introvert as someone who prefers quiet social settings. They prefer to be left alone and would rather listen than making meaningless small talk. They recharge their energy by isolating themselves. On the other hand, extroverts are energetic, talkative, outgoing and sociable. They are comfortable and enjoy all of the social activities that they can take part in such as going to networking events to recharge their energy.

And introverts, be bold and step out of your comfort zone once in a while. Don’t let the patriarchy drags you down. Try everything while you can and be proud of your introversion. Or just be proud of who you are and be comfortable in your own skin.

Don’t let the negativity of the world brings you down. Stop hiding inside the house. Wear that introversion badge proudly on your chest and work it! Let the world see your true self.

So what about career options? Someone who is painfully shy to the point of not being able to speak up when necessary probably wouldn’t do well in adversarial fields like litigation?. And for people who really want to focus on the solitary practice of law, things like government/regulatory work, tax, academia, and trust/estate law are often popular. Becoming a judge is many legal introverts’ dream (including mine). But being a plain vanilla introvert isn’t a disqualification anywhere in the law.

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For the impasse during the session which saw daily disruptions in both the Houses the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress have blamed each other. The productivity of the Lok Sabha (LS) was 134%, and that of the Rajya Sabha (RS) around 96% during the brief part one of session, according to data provided by parliamentary affairs minister Ananth Kumar. The part one of the session had seven LS and eight RS sittings.

However part two of the session which started from March 5 saw productivity taking a nose dive due to regular disruptions and adjournments. The productivity of the LS was 4% and that of the RS 8%, the minister revealed.

“The Budget session’s complete productivity was 23% for the LS and 28% for the RS,” he said.

According to PRS Legislative Research, “this was the least productive Budget session for both Houses since 2000”.

According to PRS data, during the session, on an average, Lok Sabha worked for 21% of its scheduled time, while Rajya Sabha worked for 27%.

The average productivity of Lok Sabha is 85%, and that of Rajya Sabha is 68%, So far as the 16th (the present) Lok Sabha is concerned.

Former Lok Sabha secretary general P.D.T. Acharya said the productivity of the just-ended session tends to remind him of the winter session of 2010 when the 2G scam led to its complete washout. After the CAG reported on the alleged 2G scam, the protests by the BJP and other parties had rocked the Parliament. The LS and the RS could utilize only 6% and 2% of their allotted time.

But, in a bid to avoid another washout, the UPA government agreed to form a joint parliamentary committee on 2G scam in the 2011 Budget session. Acharya said as the leader of the House, the prime minister has the authority and responsibility to ensure that the House functions. He was of the view that Parliament “can function if the government wants”.

He said that the “Disruptions for a couple of days is alright, but legislations have to be passed…disruptions should not happen daily”.

He recalled how India’s first Prime M9inister Jawaharlal Nehru used to reach out to the opposition leaders and was present in the Lok Sabha every day.

Against the government Several MPs gave notices to move no-confidence motion in the LS. However, due to disruptions caused by members raising various issues such as PNB scam, special status for Andhra Pradesh and Cauvery water dispute, it could not be admitted.

This was the first time a notice to move a no-confidence motion was given in the 16th Lok Sabha.

“A no-confidence motion was also moved in the 15th Lok Sabha in 2013 but was not discussed or entertained. In the 14th Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion was converted to a confidence vote, which the government had won,” said PRS Legislative Research.

Report Source: http://www.prsindia.org/

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