Thinking Like a Professional
Journal of Legal Education, Vol. 58, p. 159, 2008
7 Pages Posted: 2 Nov 2008 Last revised: 13 May 2014
Date Written: November 1, 2008
Abstract
"Thinking like a lawyer" is a phrase familiar to every law student, and the development of these analytical skills are, of course, essential. In this essay, however, I reflect on the value of a more expansive approach to professional formation. I argue that legal education best serves students, the bar, and the society when it takes seriously the importance of moral imagination, interpersonal relationships, and personal wellness.
Keywords: professionalism, ethics, PR, professional responsibility, legal education, Carnegie
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