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Practising law for rich and poor people: towards a more progressive approach.

Authors :
Hutchinson, Allan C.
Source :
Legal Ethics. Jul-Dec2020, Vol. 23 Issue 1/2, p3-12. 10p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

In this article, the author discusses Stephen Wexler's essay "Practicing Law for Poor People" which understand better the relationship of poor people and the law. It mentions need to re-hash the well-worn positions on what poverty lawyers can or should do on behalf of their clients or restate the urgent need for greater public support for poor or indigent people. It also mentions society is not the sole burden of the have-nots and their lawyers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1460728X
Volume :
23
Issue :
1/2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Legal Ethics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
147857353
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/1460728x.2020.1799302