The Role of the Lawyer in Society

Authors

Wm. Reese Smith Jr., Carlton, Fields, Ward, Emmanuel, Smith & Cutler, P.A.

First Page

23

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The task of adequately addressing the role of the lawyer in society is not without challenge because of the breadth and complexity of the subject. And necessarily, because my background has given me greater knowledge of the role of law and lawyers in the West, my analysis here draws heavily on the history and traditions of Western societies, while trying to be mindful of other legal traditions as well. Because the great difference among legal systems seems so obvious, perhaps one should begin by focusing on shared experiences in the development of the role of law in society. All legal systems have one common wellspring - the need for stability in society.

Recommended Citation

Wm. Reese Smith Jr., The Role of the Lawyer in Society, 2 St. Thomas L. Rev. 23 (1990).
Available at: https://scholarship.stu.edu/stlr/vol2/iss1/7