Economic and Social Organization of the Legal Profession

Description

This seminar focuses on the economic organization of the profession. It examines the structure and organization of the large law firm, the labor market for large-firm lawyers, including the market for entry level lawyers, attorney retention and promotion practices, the lateral hiring of partners and the increased use of the of non-equity form of partnership. Students work on group projects collecting and analyzing data about various aspects of the profession and the various markets in which it operates. The course includes the preparation of multi-media tools for analyzing aspects of the organization of the profession.

  • Number of Units: 2.5
  • Course Number: 361

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