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OverviewYoung lawyers are morosely unhappy by every conceivable standard. They arrive at our law schools brimming with enthusiasm, but a decade later they are reporting staggering levels of anxiety, drug addiction, and depression. In legal circles there is talk about a crisis of professionalism and a decline in civility , but the problem goes much deeper. Through ignorance and greed, the legal profession has designed a complicated system of education, licensing, and practice that drives young lawyers into fear, alienation, and self-hatred. The author of this book -- a law professor and practising attorney -- argues that young lawyers face a series of institutional absurdities built into the fabric of law school, the bar exam, and law firm practice. The current system is churning out a tidal wave of disaffected and bitter lawyers who see the legal system as a Byzantine maze, an endless artificial game totally disconnected from considerations of justice. The Destruction of Young Lawyers shows how these struggles can be reversed through massive structural change and is the first step toward diagnosis and treatment of the specific problems facing young lawyers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Douglas LitowitzPublisher: The University of Akron Press Imprint: The University of Akron Press Dimensions: Width: 23.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 15.50cm Weight: 0.280kg ISBN: 9781931968317ISBN 10: 1931968314 Pages: 163 Publication Date: 28 November 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDouglas Litowitz works as in-house counsel to a large hedge fund based in Chicago. He has previously taught at several law schools, most recently Ohio Northern University College of Law. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |