Thoughts on Professionalism in the Twenty-First Century

Article by Jack T. Camp

A perceived decline of professionalism in the legal profession has been the subject of much discussion in the academic and legal communities. This Article explores three aspects of professionalism: the evolving definition of professionalism in light of the changing legal profession, the effects of those changes on lawyers and the legal profession, and suggestions for highlighting and heightening professionalism in the future.


About the Author

Jack T. Camp. Chief United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Georgia. J.D. 1973, University of Virginia; M.A. 1967, University of Virginia; B.A. 1965, The Citadel.

Citation

81 Tul. L. Rev. 1377 (2007)