[header] How to date a lawyer [title] Show support when they cancel dates. [step] Lawyers often have to work late into the evening, sometimes with no notice. Instead of getting angry when they have to cancel a dinner date, let them know you understand the difficult position they're in. 
[substeps] Say something like " i know it's not up to you. Let's reschedule for this weekend! " [title] Make a backup plan for when dates fall through.