Early law practice in the United States was based on the British system, in which young lawyers gained experience through apprenticeships with established firms or practitioners. To this day, countries such as England and Italy require that new attorneys participate in mandatory apprenticeships, similar to medical residencies, before they begin practicing.
Until very recently, American law firms with associate programs structured their programs to provide practical training accompanied by a sizable billable hours requirement. As the global economy in the United States forces many law firms to reconsider the way they do business, some firms throughout the nation are considering a return to a traditional form of apprenticeship that does not incorporate the billable hours system for their youngest associates.
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