
The fourth reprint of “A Guide to Starting a Legal Practice” features updated content on the application of technology in legal practice and law firm management.
Going beyond sharing the challenges, setbacks and less visible aspects of the profession, Lawyer Nguyễn Hữu Phước provides practical guidance to address the issues commonly encountered when establishing and managing a law practice, helping those entering the profession better prepare for their career journey.
1. A comprehensive guide from the first steps to managing a law practice
How do you begin your career as a lawyer, starting from choosing the right field of study? What preparations are required to establish a law firm? And how can you manage, operate and grow the organisation sustainably?
“A Guide to Starting a Legal Practice” is one of the pioneering Vietnamese-language books to guide readers through each stage of this journey. Beyond providing career guidance, it explores practical matters that readers can learn from and apply in their legal practice and organisational management.

What’s new in the fourth reprint?
The fourth reprint updates the professional skills covered in the book to reflect changes in the current legal practice and law firm management environment.
Notably, the content on applying technology to legal practice and law firm management has been updated, reflecting the increasingly important role of technology in improving work efficiency and organisational operations.
In addition, the forms in “APPENDIX – SAMPLE DOCUMENTS AND INTERNAL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES” have been updated to align with current trends in the development of law practices. These materials provide practical references that readers can adapt when establishing, organising and managing their own practices.
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2. Experience drawn from the author’s own journey
The book’s value also lies in the practical experience of its author, Lawyer Nguyễn Hữu Phước, Founder of Phuoc & Partners, one of Vietnam’s reputable law firms.
With over 25 years of legal advisory experience in Vietnam, having previously worked in the legal departments of two international professional services firms, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and KPMG, and having hands-on experience in managing a law practice, Lawyer Nguyễn Hữu Phước brings together legal expertise, business thinking and organisational management insights in this book.
3. Who is this book for?
- High school students, law students and recent law graduates considering a career as a lawyer.
- Trainee lawyers and young lawyers seeking a clearer understanding of the profession.
- Practising lawyers who aspire to establish and manage their own law practices.
- Owners of law offices and law firms seeking to professionalise their operations and expand their practices.
- Lecturers and postgraduate researchers interested in the management of law practices.
4. Table of contents and how to order
Across 15 chapters, the book covers a wide range of topics, from choosing a legal career and an internship placement, selecting a practice model and distributing income among lawyer members, to establishing and managing a law firm, building a professional brand, applying technology, managing crises and learning from the author’s own start-up journey.
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