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Discipline

Feb. 6, 2001

Instilling Purpose

There is much more to being a lawyer than just bottom lines and billable hours, which is why classes in justice need to be a part of every law student's legal education.

        By Stephanie M. Wildman

        I recently sat in a room overflowing with law students as an attorney friend described a 15-year pro bono project in which he represented a death row inmate who had not been afforded adequate representation. The captivated audience listened attentively while my friend reflected on the notion that legal professionalism should include public ...

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