Publisher's Synopsis
Training For The Public Profession Of The Law: Historical Development And Principal Contemporary Problems Of Legal Education In The United States is a book written by Alfred Zantzinger Reed and published in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of legal education in the United States, as well as the principal contemporary problems facing the legal profession at the time.Reed begins by tracing the origins of legal education in the United States, from the apprenticeship system of the colonial era to the establishment of law schools in the 19th century. He then discusses the various types of law schools that emerged during this period, including proprietary schools, university-affiliated schools, and state-supported schools.The book also examines the curriculum of law schools, including the study of legal theory, case law, and statutory law, as well as the role of practical training in legal education. Reed explores the challenges facing legal educators at the time, including the need to balance theoretical and practical training, the impact of new technologies on legal practice, and the need to ensure that legal education is accessible to a diverse range of students.Overall, Training For The Public Profession Of The Law provides a detailed and insightful look at the history and development of legal education in the United States, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the legal profession or the history of American education.With Some Account Of Conditions In England And Canada.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
