For decades, law schools have emphasized the theoretical over the practical. However, the economic downturn has prompted students to question the traditional methods of their legal education.
After taking on staggering amounts of debt, students expect an increase in opportunity and pay; the job market is not living up to these expectations. Instead, in the current economic climate, employers are making difficult decisions regarding hiring. Training a new associate is not something most firms are willing to undertake.
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