4.1.3.4.2) How do I avoid gossip at King Hall?
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This article is from the King Hall Law School FAQ, by David F. Prenatt, Jr. NetEsq@dcn.davis.ca.us with numerous contributions by others.
4.1.3.4.2) How do I avoid gossip at King Hall?
You can't, and you are foolish to try. People exchange a lot of
information in law school, and gossip is included with this
information. However, you can avoid repeating unkind and unflattering
gossip. And if you exercise discretion, you will be amazed at the
quantity and quality of information that people will share with you.
As cynical as I am, one of the things that never ceases to amaze
me is how two-faced some people can be. I don't pretend to pass
judgement on these people, however. In fact, I depend upon the
duplicity of many of my good friends to gain the trust of people who
wish me ill. On the other hand, the only reason that any of these
people trust me is because they know that I will not reveal what I
know or how I know it unless compelled to do so by the law or my
professional ethics. As a result, I always knew what people were
saying about me and who was saying it.
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