Perspective
Jun. 14, 2013
Instead of licensing nonlawyers...
A new graduate could be excused for thinking the State Bar is more concerned with legalizing the practice of law by nonlawyers rather than protecting the quality of legal services provided to consumers. By Brian J. Sheppard
Only 45 percent of 2011 admittees to the bar have law jobs. Saddled with long-term student loans of over $100,000 in many cases, entering a job market with few prospects, and finding that potential employers have learned the benefits of outsourcing work to contract attorneys, recent graduates can be forgiven for feeling a little disappointed with their choice. The technology which made their lives so fun (Facebook) and so much easier (Westlaw...
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