Those thinking of a legal career guiltily point to others' greed
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A survey of students planning a legal career found 38% claim to be drawn by an interest in the law and 26% want an intellectual challenge, but 62% say others simply want large salaries. Only 2% cited the profession's prestige. Many believe the job market for lawyers has worsened in the past five years, according to the survey by Stanley Kaplan Educational Centers of students at its LSAT test-preparation centers, a claim that some observers dispute. Experts also say students do not admit to themselves the role money plays in the decision.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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ABA report says academia, bar need to bolster lawyering skills
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The MacCrate Commission report, entitled 'Legal Education and Professional Development - An Educational Continuum,' was released at the ABA convention on Aug 9, 1990. The 3-year study surveyed many aspects of the legal training system to determine what skills are needed most. Recommendations focus on bringing legal practice and academic pursuits together. Professional values training and lawyering skills are emphasized.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1992
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