ABA Journal Business of Law Reporter Rachel Zahorsky talks with Brian Z. Tamanaha, author of Failing Law Schools, on the need for new law school models that reflect today’s reality, where the six-figure cost of a J.D. is grossly disproportionate to the economic benefits for most graduates. Tamanaha proposes updated accreditation standards and federal lending programs, and challenges prospective students, their parents and Congress to demand the critical changes necessary to preserve the future of the profession.
Reviews:
The National Law Journal: “Book Gives Law Schools Failing Grade”
TaxProf Blog: “Jim Chen Reviews Brian Tamanaha’s New Book, Failing Law Schools”
Related articles:
ABAJournal.com: “Law Prof: Economics of Legal Education Are Broken Because of Exacting Standards, Loan System”
ABAJournal.com: “Around the Blawgosphere: Suit Against Avvo Dismissed; Ex-Associate Starts Book on Cross-Country Walk”
ABAJournal.com: “Law Deans and a Law Professor Respond to the ‘Law School Bubble’”
ABAJournal.com: “Law Prof’s Upcoming Book Chronicles Oversupply of New Lawyers, Proposes Flexible Legal Ed System”
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