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October 17, 2007
Are Lawyers Satisfied with their Profession?
Have you seen the October 2007 edition of the ABA Journal? The Pulse of the Legal Profession survey responses are out, and respondents expressed their views on a wide variety of issues. Some interesting results are highlighted below. To read the article, please stop by the CSO Resource Library.
* 44% of all respondents would recommend a legal career to a young person (interestingly, 57% of respondents who have been practicing for less than 3 years would do so, but only 42% of those practicing for 10 years or more would).
* 79% of nonwhite and 80% of white respondents reported that they are proud to be an attorney.
* 55% of respondents are satisfied with their career. Of note, 68% of public sector lawyers are satisfied with their careers, but only 44% of large firm lawyers are.
* 81% find the practice of law to be intellectually stimulating.
* 69% of respondents reported they believe lawyers have become less civil to each other over time (and 74% of lawyers who have practiced 10 years or more feel this way).
Posted by smp20 at October 17, 2007 11:46 AM