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Book Synopsis: Anthony Kronman describes a spiritual crisis affecting the American legal profession, and attributes it to the collapse of what he calls the ideal of the lawyer-statesman: a set of values that prizes good judgment above technical competence and encourages a public-spirited devotion to the law.
For nearly two centuries, Kronman argues, the aspirations of American lawyers were shaped by their allegiance to a distinctive ideal of professional excellence. In the last generation, however, this ideal has failed, undermining the identity of lawyers as a group and making it unclear to those in the profession what it means for them personally to have chosen a life in the law.
A variety of factors have contributed to the declining prestige of prudence and public-spiritedness within the legal profession. Partly, Kronman asserts, it is the result of the triumph, in legal thought, of a counterideal that denigrates the importance of wisdom and character as professional virtues. Partly, it is due to an array of institutional forces, including the explosive growth of the country's leading law firms and the bureaucratization of our courts.
The Lost Lawyer examines each of these developments and illuminates their common tendency to compromise the values from which the ideal of the lawyer-statesman draws strength. It is the most important critique of the American legal profession in some time, and an enduring restatement of its ideals.
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Unlock the Secrets of the Legal Profession with "The Lost Lawyer: Failing Ideals of the Legal Profession"! Discover a thought-provoking book by Anthony Kronman that delves into the spiritual crisis plaguing the American legal profession today. Kronman discusses the collapse of the lawyer-statesman ideal and how it has impacted the values and identity of lawyers. With his insightful analysis, he sheds light on the erosion of principles such as good judgment, technical competence, and a devotion to the law.
Get ready to explore the historical context of the legal profession in America as Kronman takes you through nearly two centuries of the lawyer-statesman ideal. You will gain a deep understanding of the aspirations that once shaped lawyers' commitment to professional excellence and public service. But as you turn the pages, you will also uncover the factors that have contributed to the decline of these values.
From the denigration of wisdom and character as professional virtues to the institutional forces that have compromised the lawyer-statesman ideal, "The Lost Lawyer" leaves no stone unturned. Kronman critically examines the explosive growth of leading law firms and the bureaucratization of our courts, highlighting their role in undermining the principles that give strength to the profession. By connecting these developments, this book provides a comprehensive and insightful critique of the American legal profession.
If you are a legal professional or someone interested in the legal field, "The Lost Lawyer" is a must-read. Gain invaluable knowledge about the challenges and changes that have reshaped the legal profession in recent decades. Rediscover the ideals that should guide the legal profession and reflect on what it means for you personally as a lawyer. Don't miss out on this enduring restatement of the lawyer-statesman ideal!
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