This a topic that I have not discussed,but it is relevant. Now, I know there are students or law students out there that they because they are not working they think can go in beach shorts or tank tops or wear flip flops or thongs as they are called. If you are going to do a presentation like negotiation or moot court, you need to dress up like you really in court. If you are saying, why are you telling us this? Well, the reason is two fold.
I have seen people show up for a moot court presentation dress wrong and was there a support for my friend in a real court room. There was one guy show up in beach shorts and flip flops. He thought that he didn't need to dress up and thought it was ok. The judge was a REAL federal court of appeals judge that sent him home. It was embarrassing. Guys.. If you have long hair,gentlemen, just tie it back and don't be like the man in the picture above and make sure it is kept neat. Being clean and neat is crucial and determines how you feel about yourself. Gentlemen, you should dress up in suit and tie like this
Ladies, dress like this for court. How you dress determines how you feel and the kind people you will have to deal with the real world. Pretty much like this.
Let clue you in on piece of information about situation where the women were not wearing the right clothing for court. A judge sent a female lawyer home for not wearing the right attire. Here is the link to the article about it.
Wearing the wrong clothes for court
In Australia, You can go to Myer and David Jones
In Australia, here is the link to David Jones and Myer below:
David Jones
Myer
In the US, You have Macy's and Nordstrom's
Macy's
Nordstrom's
If you shop at those stores, you can pretty much find the right attire for court. Just treat it like the real deal of representing a client in court.
The other part is attitude. Your attitude pretty much reflect how you treat others and how you feel about your yourself. The best advice is be yourself and don't act cocky,snobbish or arrogant because of going to law school. Try to sympathize with your fellow classmates and dress for success. Just be humble. I can recommend additional retailers carrying only suits for men and women if you are interested. Just contact me if you want the additional information.
In the business world, you are expect to carry certain amount of professionalism. You have to dress the part. People will come to expect it.Well, this is my two cents on the subject. I hope and wish all the success in school and in life.
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