I gave it a 2 because it had some good resource information.By the time I finished reading it, all I could think was that I wanted my time back.This book will give you little information on the current market and rates that are being paid.At best, the book will site individuals who describe their compensation as, Adequate, fair, low, comfortable."These relative terms are in the context of very anecdotal personal interviews.This seems like a good idea but while the book glosses over the personal stories in such a general way that you learn nothing, it labors specifics that add nothing to the picture of what it is to be a legal assistant.I bought this book for a penny but it cost me too much time with no return.