The changing character of lawyers' work: Chicago in 1975 and 1995

From: Law & Society Review | Date: January 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

This article compares findings from two surveys of Chicago lawyers, the first conducted in 1975 and the second in 1995. The earlier study indicated that the Chicago bar was then divided into two broad sectors or "hemispheres," one serving large corporations and similar organizations and the other serving individuals and small businesses. Analyses of the structure of co-practice of the fields of law indicate that the hemispheres are now less distinct. The fields are less tightly connected and less clearly organized-they became more highly specialized during the intervening 20 years and are now ...

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