I need a manual.

I love reading self-help and how to books.

And right now I need a self-help or how to book on becoming a good lawyer.

I am currently plagued with self-doubt if I will live up to the diligence and persistence as a lawyer set by my father. I have started questioning if I could really become an exemplary lawyer. Thus the scamper to find how to books.

I found two books that might become my Bible and Quoran on how to conduct my practice. The first one is Diokno on Trial (Techniques and Ideals of the Filipino Lawyer) and the other one is Legal Profession (An Introduction for Law students and Young lawyers of the 21st Century.)

Diokno's book is useful because it gives sample forms for monitoring and preparing for your cases. The articles of the former senator are also informative and inspiring. It makes you believe that you are indeed part of a noble profession.

Prof. Coquia's book on the other hand is relatively thick and filled with articles of esteemed legal practitioners and academics.

I will do book reviews on the two books with in the next two weeks. In the mean time I will contemplate on what I need to be or do to become a good lawyer. Any suggestions? :0