Although there's an almost formulaic, traditional process to become an attorney, there's a human side that cannot be ignored any more. Undergraduates need to be able to find out if they are a good fit for a career in law before they make an investment that will not pay off down the road. There are others that would be a great fit who do not apply because they know little about law and have no one in their network to provide encouragement that law might be a good choice
What's needed are tools, utilizing data and predictive analytics, that can help those considering the law profession accurately determine their potential fit and likelihood of success. These assessment tools can compare the characteristics of potential law school students to the trait patterns of attorneys who have a high degree of career satisfaction. A listing of practice areas and settings and how each one fits with an individual's mental makeup will help show what career choices may fit best with an individual's personality.
The legal industry is in serious trouble, as the costs of attorney recruiting and attrition are taking an ever-increasing toll on each firm's bottom line. And as more new attorneys, fresh out of law school, become dissatisfied, the more severe and expensive this issue will get.
To change the narrative, we have to start at the foundation, when people are weighing their career options--before potential law school students become unhappy attorneys.
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