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Law Students Shift Toward Liberalism and Civil Rights Work
Law students from 1960 to the 1970s show growing liberalism and emphasis on civil rights, with increased interest in serving the underprivileged and politics, teaching, and government service. The study by Yale professor Robert Stevens surveyed 1960, 1970, and 1972 classes across multiple schools, noting shifts in majors, postgraduate plans, and motivations for attending law school.
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