Experience as an elder law intern or clerk is highly recommended for aspiring elder law attorneys.
All lawyers have to be effective communicators, work well with people, and be able to find creative solutions to problems, such as complex court cases. Elder lawyers, however, need to have some special skills and personality characteristics. They need to understand how aging affects the mind and body, how conflicts can arise among family members regarding the best interests of an elderly member, and how the family's wishes sometimes are in conflict with those of the older person. This work requires perceptiveness, ethics, and diplomacy. Elder law attorneys must also be good listeners and seek to understand the goals of their clients. Family members may often have differing opinions and agendas, and it is important to remember who your client is.
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