Too Many Lawyers?: The Future of the Legal Profession

Book Details

• Author: Eyal Katvan

• Publisher: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 304

• ISBN: 9780367030148

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches

About the Book

"Too Many Lawyers?" by Eyal Katvan is a thought-provoking exploration of the legal profession's future, addressing the critical and often contentious issue of whether the world has too many lawyers. This book brings together scholarly perspectives from renowned researchers, including a chapter by Professor Richard L. Abel, to investigate the fundamental questions surrounding the legal profession in the modern era.

The book delves into several key issues, such as: What does the phrase "too many lawyers" really mean? Is there a true surplus of lawyers? What kind of legal professionals will be needed in the future, and how can we determine this? These essential questions are explored through a series of academic articles presented at the Onati International Institute for the Sociology of Law in Spain.

Katvan's collection considers the complexities of the legal profession within various political, social, economic, historical, and cultural contexts. By connecting the global phenomenon of lawyer surpluses with broader societal trends, the book provides a comprehensive analysis that connects methodological, normative, and policy perspectives to this pressing issue.

"Too Many Lawyers?" is an insightful read for anyone interested in the future of the legal field, offering valuable perspectives for students, legal professionals, and anyone engaged in debates about the role of lawyers in society.