I've heard this example bandied about every time this topic comes up, but does this actually mean that those entry-level lawyers would be out of a job? Or does it simply mean that they would be freed up to perform other tasks? Wouldn't that be a win for a law firm that's presumably trying to grow and take on more clients?
The current job market for lawyers is kind of messed up. When in law school you can be applying and accepting job offers clerking or working at law firms 2 years before the start date.
I don't know what even more increased pressure on that job market would do to it.
You accept an offer conditional on passing the bar. But even once you're out of school, if you want to do a clerkship you have to apply for it 1-2 years in advance.
