Corruption of the Judicial Branch
A reflection on how, among other things, inefficiency and excessive public support undermine the legal function.
By Terry Verheij, Esq. (Partner, Voxius).
In my line of work, I speak with many lawyers—those who are looking for a new position and those who, on behalf of their organizations, ask me to find lawyers who fit a specific profile. All of these lawyers tell me what their work entails, and the conversation often turns to what that work might look like in the future. And so, everyone has their own view and opinion. I’ve noticed that there’s quite a bit of grumbling these days about the legal profession. For example, there’s a lot of paperwork to process—work that’s boring and tediously repetitive—as well as a lot of tasks for which they aren’t actually trained. The “contamination” of the legal profession. That is also the title of this article.