ABA Committee on Research About the
Future of the Legal Profession

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Robert Grey, Chair

Changes in the Profession
Thinking back on the years you have been associated with the legal profession, has the work you do and the way you do it undergone: no change little change moderate change a great deal of change
If you have experienced moderate or significant changes, what do you see as their cause(s)?
Do you think the legal profession will be changed by the recent terrorist attacks?
Challenges for the Profession
What do you believe are the major challenges you will face involving your legal practice in the next 5 years?
What do you believe are the major challenges you will face involving your legal practice in 15 to 20 years?
What societal factors do you see impacting the legal profession?
What Problems Should The Profession Address
What issues or problems do you believe the legal profession needs to address in the next 5 years?
What issues or problems do you believe the legal profession needs to address in the next 15 to 20 years?
What Would You Change
What one thing would you most want to change in your practice today?
What one change would most help the legal profession in the future?
What Is Your Vision
Please describe your vision of the legal profession as it will look in 5 years.
Please describe your vision of the legal profession as it will look in 15 to 20 years.
About You
How long have you been associated with the legal profession (enter number of years):
In what practice or professional setting do you work? Solo practice Small firm Mid-size law firm Large law firm Corporate Counsel Government Education     Other: