English Lawyers Between Market And State: The Politics Of Professionalism

During The 1990s, Reforms In The English Legal Profession Transformed Traditions, Over The Vigorous Objections Of The Judiciary, Bar, And Law Society. This Book Mines That Tumultuous Period For Insights Into The Prospects Of Professionalism In The 21st Century. 1. The Legal Profession In English Politics -- 2. An Unlikely Revolutionary -- 3. Halting The Tide -- 4. Reflecting Society? -- 5. Defending The Temple -- 6. Controlling Competition -- 7. Conservatives Cut Legal Aid Costs -- 8. Labour Ends Legal Aid As We Know It -- 9. Serving Two Masters: The Dilemma Of Self-regulation -- 10. Governing A Fractious Profession -- 11. The Future Of Legal Professionalism. Richard L. Abel. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [623]-663) And Index.