On Thu, 19 Aug 1999, Bruce Hayden <bhayden[_at_]ieee.org> wrote:
>
> Also, I think that there is a bias at many law schools
> against becoming "trade schools". Many faculty seem
> to take pride in the fact that they really have
> never practiced law. While someone with this type
> of attitude may be able to teach an intro patent
> class, there is really only so much you can teach
> in the patent field without having practiced there.
No! You hit the nail right on the head. While law schools should engage in more "reality" teaching, I think they are being pressured to become "trade schools" for the benefit of large law firms. That would be even worse. While professors who never practiced law are a serious problem, I found the unwillingness of professors to accept any ideas other than their own far worse. It's stifling and oppressive. Then again, by going to Marquette, I skipped the (ridiculous) bar exam. I graduated on Sunday, was sworn into the bar on Monday and the federal court on Tuesday. You have to love that!
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Nick Zales
Zales Law Office
Milwaukee, WI
<zales[_at_]execpc.com>
Received on Fri Aug 20 1999 - 14:36:12 GMT
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