Why Motivations Matter Revisited: More So Now

Shih-Chun Steven Chien, Stephen Daniels

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    Abstract

    Our comparative findings concerning change, though quite preliminary at this point, reinforce the importance of motivation for the study of legal education and the legal profession. An influx of students highly motivated by contributing to the public good has implications for both. It may shift the dynamics of the legal employment and increase the pool of graduates who aspire to much needed public service careers. At the same time, it means that law schools will need to provide the educational opportunities and support for those students to succeed, something not always the case. This could include working more closely with public service employers to provide needed opportunities and support.

    Original languageAmerican English
    JournalLaw School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE)
    StatePublished - Dec 21 2021

    Keywords

    • legal education
    • legal profession
    • public service

    Disciplines

    • Law
    • Legal Education
    • Legal Profession

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