Lawyers as fallen idols: whatever happened to our golden image?
Article Abstract:
Motion picture portrayals of lawyers since the 1970s have been of unhappy human beings lacking in either ethics or competence at their jobs. The exceptions have been films which tell true stories, such as "In the Name of the Father" or "A Civil Action," films dealing with social or political problems, AIDS in "Philadelphia" or capital punishment in "The Chamber." Negative portrayals of lawyers far outnumber the positive ones in entertainment-oriented pictures. This negative depiction coincides with a worsening in the public's opinion of lawyers.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1999
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Take eight kids; add one law school; blend well and serve; how a law career sprang from real-life experience
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A third-year law student recounts the effect of her experience as the mother of eight children, including four adopted disabled children, on her law school career. She entered the University of Houston shortly after the death of one child. Her children inspired her tremendously during her education, culminating in her plans to practice law as an advocate for the disabled.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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