Podcast: The Seven Personality Traits of Lawyers

“Lawyers are very different from the general public.” Dr Larry Richard – leading expert on lawyer psychology – takes us through seven personality traits that set lawyers apart. How do you match up?

What sets lawyers apart? Dr Larry Richard has spent over 25 years finding answers to this question. In the data he’s gathered from thousands of lawyers, he’s found the same story: there are seven personality traits that lawyers consistently exhibit significantly more or less than members of the general public.

Chamber Associate deputy editor Leah Henderson hopped on a zoom call with Dr Richard to find out more about his fascinating research.

Find out more about Dr Larry Richard's research at LawyerBrain.

 

Presented and edited by Leah Henderson

Music by Michael Bird