In a recent reading for our class, you learned about lawyers and other individuals who work in the judicial process. With this reading in mind, watch the following video presentation of a lecture by Jan Schlichtmann (the real-life lawyer who was played by John Travolta in the film "A Civil Action") and answer the following question: "A Civil Action" Attorney Jan Schlichtmann at Barry School of Law, April 2013 (Links to an external site.)"A Civil Action" Attorney Jan Schlichtmann at Barry School of Law, April 2013
What kinds of personal challenges to lawyers face in pursuing careers in the judicial process? Is there anything that policymakers can (or should) do to help them in their careers?