Problems abound in the legal profession today.
Lawyers and the legal system are under attack, both from within and without the profession. Professionalism has declined, public opinion of lawyers is alarmingly low, and lawyer dissatisfaction and mental distress are rampant. In response to these problems, many have suggested that lawyers should change to become more caring, more values-oriented, more collaborative and less focused on logic, rationality, and rights. Some of the traits comprising the lawyer personality appear long before law school, suggesting that those who are suited to practice law self-select into the profession. For the most part, the practice of law as it is currently configured is entirely appropriate for individuals with the lawyer personality.