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Constructions Of Client Competence And Theories Of Practice, Robert Rubinson
Constructions Of Client Competence And Theories Of Practice, Robert Rubinson
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An entrenched stereotype about the elderly is that they inevitably experience a progressive decline in cognitive function - what the Article calls the "idea of decrement." The vast majority of elderly, however, do not experience declining competence for most or all of their lives. Nevertheless, attorneys interpret much of what elderly clients say and do as the product of cognitive impairment, and sometimes even the elderly themselves construct stories about the world and their circumstances in line with the idea of decrement. These attitudes and social constructions, interacting in complex ways, can distort the ability of attorneys to represent elderly …
The Architecture Of Judicial Independence, Stephen B. Burbank
The Architecture Of Judicial Independence, Stephen B. Burbank
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Personal Fulfillment In The Changing World Of Law Practice: Opportunities And Obstacles, Howard Lesnick
Personal Fulfillment In The Changing World Of Law Practice: Opportunities And Obstacles, Howard Lesnick
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Speaking Truth To Powerlessness, Howard Lesnick
Speaking Truth To Powerlessness, Howard Lesnick
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