This is the most difficult "three most" article to "agree", "draft", and "produce"

How difficult is it to schedule?

It's the kind of difficult agreement where 'if there is a coincidence, it's purely similarity'

——From the author's inner monologue

July 2024, end of month

Initiate an interview invitation

August 2024

August 2nd 16:33

I've been quite tight lately.

August 13th at 09:28

I'll go to the office this afternoon and have a face-to-face conversation.

August 13th 16:02

I have arrived at the office.

August 18th 18:34

There will be a court hearing on the 22nd, but I won't be able to return to Beijing this time. I will contact you when I get back to Beijing.

August 26th at 09:54

I'm afraid not this week, I'm on a business trip.

September 2024

September 4th 14:29

The outline is acceptable, but the interview will take place later in the day.

September 25th at 18:17

I should go, I'll contact you in advance.

October 2024

October 18th 11:39

I'll let you know in advance next week.

October 19th 16:06

I won't be coming to the office next week, I will be there around the 29th or 30th.

October 28th at 08:34

I can't go back again, it will take another two days.

November 2024

November 18th 15:45

I am around 28 years old and can have a face-to-face interview.

November 18th 15:50

Probably around the afternoon of the 27th.

November 25th 18:32

Let's reschedule it to 4 pm on the 28th.

November 26th 11:30

Let's start tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 pm.

On the day of the interview

Our overall time is controlled at around an hour,

The client will come later.

Ok, no problem.

Yuan Lu, thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule

The support for my work

There's no need for formalities, let's start straight away.

What I didn't have time to say today, I will make up for it at another time next time.

next time?

Four months later?

Obviously, he was not aware of it,

I don't have a 'time when I'm not busy'

Wherever the customer's needs are, he is there

And he's either on a business trip or in court

Or on the way for business trips and court hearings

——From the author's inner monologue

Interview Record


Lawyers and prosecutors have different positions and perspectives on issues. How did you successfully complete the role transition from being public to private, from being objective and neutral to assuming a predetermined position?



Whether it is prosecutors or judges, their roles and responsibilities represent the will and authority of the state, and are endowed by the state with the power to exercise legal trial and supervision

——Yuan Yuan

China is a typical written law country, and based on this foundation, there is indeed an objective background condition, that is, the interpretation and understanding of legal provisions are not only influenced by social relationships, but also deeply influenced by personal growth environment and experiences. Judges and prosecutors are the executors of the law and ordinary members of society, who also experience various challenges and difficulties. Their personal personalities, experiences, and perspectives on things do leave unique marks on their understanding of legal provisions. Therefore, the discretion they demonstrate in enforcing the law is actually based on their subjective understanding, and there may be significant differences between this understanding and that of lawyers in certain situations.

But in court, judges and prosecutors must maintain absolute fairness and impartiality to ensure fair rulings in cases. Prosecutors should consider the universality and impartiality of the law when performing their duties; Judges must also go beyond the specificity of individual cases and seek universal justice of the law when adjudicating cases. Although the work of lawyers revolves more around the interests of their clients, as legal professionals, our goal is not limited to fighting for the maximum rights of our clients. The deeper significance and responsibility of legal work lies in seeking and providing fair, reasonable, and legally compliant solutions through in-depth legal research, while strictly adhering to and respecting the law.

The key to successfully completing a role transition is to maintain reverence for the law while understanding and respecting the positions and responsibilities of different roles. In the legal profession community, each role is interdependent and mutually reinforcing. Although their positions and responsibilities may differ, the goal is the same - to uphold the just authority of the law, social fairness and justice, and strive for the dignity of the law and the well-being of the people.

To see clearly requires wisdom, to see through requires experience, and not to see through requires a broad mind

——Yuan Yuan

Each stage of growth is accompanied by a change in role, which is not only a change in external identity, but also a process of internal self reflection and re understanding. The transformation of mentality is particularly important in this process.

The core issue I emphasize is actually a question of insight, that is, how to see through oneself and understand where one's true value lies. Once you truly see through yourself, you will find that transformation does not require a deliberate or obvious process. If you feel exceptionally difficult, it is likely because you have not truly recognized yourself. This lack of self-awareness is the biggest obstacle and barrier in transformation, and may even hinder your further development in the workplace or society.

Insight into the essence of things requires wisdom, understanding their inner meanings requires experience and experience. As for being able to maintain a calm mind even after seeing through them, it requires a broad mind and a detached mindset. Only when you possess these qualities can you always maintain inner peace and determination, smoothly complete various role transitions, and achieve personal growth and progress.

How to handle the relationship with judges and prosecutors well is a major issue for lawyers. There must be special insights and valuable experiences about this, could you share them with us?


The inverse quotient and emotional intelligence are indispensable

——Yuan Yuan

Clear self-awareness is crucial when dealing with a relationship. When you feel that you are in opposition to the other person, you have already lost the possibility of handling the relationship well. To handle and grasp a relationship properly, two key aspects need to be focused on.

Firstly, the inverse quotient plays an important role in interpersonal communication. Understanding the thoughts and positions of others is crucial when carrying out any task or work. Focusing solely on personal perspectives and indulging in oneself will never truly recognize oneself and touch upon the essence of the problem.

Meanwhile, the cultivation of emotional intelligence is also crucial. Good and effective communication is built on respect for others, which is the foundation of harmonious relationships. To successfully handle a case or advance a project, you need to have both legal knowledge and "law, technique, and power", where "power" refers to how to cleverly utilize various resources and relationships, especially communication and coordination with judges and prosecutors. In addition to the ability to cope with adversity and emotional intelligence, it is also important to understand the key points of judges and prosecutors reviewing cases. Deeply understanding the thinking of judges, expressing understanding and support, helps to more effectively promote the progress of cases.

Many of the problems we face ultimately stem from the relationships between people

——Yuan Yuan

When encountering communication barriers, one should first reflect on oneself, identify the root cause of the problem, and judge whether it is their own improper behavior or the other party's attitude or expression. If the problem lies with oneself, one should consider how to improve communication skills and adjust their words and actions; If the problem lies with the other party, different communication strategies can be tried to improve the effectiveness and achieve a communication state that is acceptable to both parties.

A very important principle when dealing with interpersonal relationships is not to try to change the other person. Instead, focus on how to better adapt to the other person. The process of adaptation can be divided into two types: one is free adaptation, where people can easily adapt to social rules and real-life temptations, accept everything happening around them calmly, and not force changes to the status quo. Another type is conscious adaptation. These people are able to maintain their personality and principles while adapting to their environment. They not only adapt to their surroundings, but also hope to actively influence and change the world. Even if it requires great effort and sacrifice, they will pursue what they consider to be right.

A lawyer's business largely relies on a stable source of cases, and for some newly hired lawyers, how to establish their own client base may be a major challenge. Do you have any special suggestions for this?


A stable source of cases is built on a solid professional foundation

——Yuan Yuan

To have a stable source of cases, one first needs to have a solid professional foundation, which includes familiarity with relevant laws and regulations, keen insight into industry trends, and rich experience in case handling. At the same time, excellent communication skills and abilities are required, which not only include expressing one's own views clearly and accurately, but also being able to listen and understand the needs and expectations of customers.

This requires continuous learning, practice, and reflection to precipitate and accumulate, and on this basis, through continuous efforts and growth, gradually improve one's professional image and communication effectiveness, thereby attracting and maintaining a stable source of cases, forming a virtuous cycle.

When you always focus on others' strengths, you may not see your own strengths

——Yuan Yuan

Traditional beliefs encourage learning from others' strengths and complementing each other's weaknesses. However, a wiser approach is to focus on and extend one's own strengths rather than overly focusing on making up for one's own shortcomings.

Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as unique personalities and abilities. When you try to make up for your own shortcomings by imitating others, you will find that you can never reach the level of others.

On the contrary, when you focus on your strengths, not only can you improve yourself more effectively, but you can also create unique value that others find difficult to replicate. This is because as you continue to improve in your area of expertise, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the complexity and nuances of that field, and this focus and exploration will enable you to form an irreplaceable professional advantage in your area of expertise.

The success of the legal profession is not a simple template

——Yuan Yuan

In the legal field, to become a true elite talent, two key conditions need to be met: sufficient accumulation and profound legal understanding. Many people believe that after 10 years of hard work and accumulation, others have achieved today's brilliant achievements, and after 20 years, they will definitely be able to achieve them themselves. This is a very superficial idea.

The legal profession not only requires intelligence, but also a profound understanding of the law and a keen insight into cases. These abilities stem from long-term practice and experience accumulation, and simple time investment and high intelligence are not enough to guarantee success, because success not only relies on hard work, but also includes various factors such as opportunities, abilities, luck, different perspectives on things, understanding, and how to make the right decisions at critical moments.

The path of the legal profession is full of uncertainty and variables, and every decision may affect your future. Many factors invisibly influence your decisions, including your educational background, social relationships, and even the social environment at that time. When you look back at the past one day in the future, you will find that some things seem to be destined.

In what ways has your rich experience in government work helped you successfully transition?


In four aspects, the first is standardization; the second is organization; the third is specialization; and the fourth is discipline. These excellent traits are also applicable to the legal profession

——Yuan Yuan

Standardization ensures that lawyers can follow established procedures and rules when handling cases, including standardization of legal document formats, litigation procedures, evidence collection, and presentation methods, thereby ensuring that every legal service meets certain quality standards.

Organization is reflected in the training of young lawyers by law firms. With the guidance and assistance of senior lawyers, young lawyers can adapt to the work environment more quickly and enhance their professional competence. This kind of cultivation is not limited to the imparting of legal knowledge, but also includes professional ethics, case handling skills, and communication strategies.

Specialization is the core of the legal industry, and only with profound legal knowledge and practical experience can we provide high-quality legal services to clients. This requires lawyers to continuously learn the latest laws and regulations, participate in professional training, and even become experts in specific fields.

Discipline is the cornerstone of the legal profession, and every lawyer must abide by professional ethics and legal norms to ensure that their actions comply with legal and ethical requirements. This not only includes honesty and impartiality towards customers, but also respect for peers and reverence for the court.

Sorry, that's all for today's interview,

The customer has arrived.

Okay, Yuan Lu,

Thank you for your support of this promotional work.

Looking forward to the next opportunity,

We can discuss other issues with you again in depth.

Well, when I'm not busy.

But the premise for next time is,

Send me the manuscript first, I'll take a look and then decide.

The training of a person who is diligent in their profession,

It's not just exclusive to Lawyer Gao Peng.


When you're not busy?

Are you sure?

——From the author's inner monologue

He has been engaged in procuratorial work for ten years and has fifteen years of experience in handling appeals, retrials, and cases. He has handled relevant cases in four levels of procuratorial organs across the country and is recognized as one of the "least common" and "most mysterious" partners within the institute;

He, sincere and genuine, is a solid "backing and backing" in the eyes of customers;

He is our interviewee for this issue - Lawyer Yuan Yuan, Senior Partner of Gaopeng Law Firm