The Academic Law Library's Role in Cultivating the Rural Lawyer

31 Pages Posted: 14 Jul 2019

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Thomas Sneed

Washburn University - School of Law

Date Written: September 2018

Abstract

The shortage of lawyers in rural areas continues to grow. The need to cultivate and adequately prepare students interested in rural practice is also well known. So what can academic law libraries do to assist students for practicing in our less populated areas? This paper highlights the issues surrounding the practice of law in rural locations, with a focus on the skills which libraries are uniquely qualified to foster. This includes offering more state-specific legal research training, presenting insight into critical leadership and business skills, and providing "small benefits" such as library privileges, access to resources, and librarian assistance for alumni and members of the local bar with the appropriate marketing to build the library brand.

Keywords: Rural, Libraries

Suggested Citation

Sneed, Thomas, The Academic Law Library's Role in Cultivating the Rural Lawyer (September 2018). 64 South Dakota Law Review 29 (2019)., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3419126

Thomas Sneed (Contact Author)

Washburn University - School of Law ( email )

1700 College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621
United States

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