The American legal profession : the myths and realities of practicing law /: the myths and realities of practicing law. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Christopher P. Banks.
• Authors: Banks, Christopher P
• Contents: Chapter 1: The Myths and Realities of Being a Lawyer; The Trial Lawyer Myth; The "Law School is a Good Investment" Myth; The Diversity and Egalitarian Myth; The Plan of the Book; Chapter 2: Applying to Law School; A Brief Introduction to the American Legal Profession; Preparing for Law School: "Prelaw" Undergraduate Studies; Applying to Law School; Conclusion; Chapter 3: Law School; The Casebook Method: "Learning to Think Like a Lawyer"; The Law School Curriculum; Licensing Requirements and Bar Admissions; Conclusion; Chapter 4: The Practice of Law; The Business of Legal Practice; Big Law and Its Impact on the Legal Profession; Private Practice and Other Legal Employment Settings; Alternative Careers: Non-Legal Jobs; Conclusion; Chapter 5: Future Trends and Reform Issues in the Legal Profession; The Legal Profession's Insularity; The Difficulties of Traditional Law School Instruction; The Competitive Delivery of Legal Services in the Future; Conclusion
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Washington, D.C : CQ Press
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 340.02373; Practice of law -- United States; Law -- Vocational guidance -- United States; Lawyers -- United States
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781506333106
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