Abstract

This research will investigate how law schools are preparing their graduates for the workplace as well as some of the challenges faced by graduates. It will take the perspective of a law school graduate to examine the costs of legal education, if the curriculum reflects the needed skills, and the potential for different communities that may need legal assistance. Secondary research that includes current events articles, scholarly publications, and an interview with a lawyer. The paper will analyze and identify key problems and potential solutions to these issues. Recommendations regarding how to improve the situation will conclude the paper.