Outsourcing of lawyers' work

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussions' started by nosborne48, Oct 14, 2004.

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  1. nosborne48

    nosborne48 Well-Known Member

    Interesting article about private civil legal work being outsourced to India trained lawyers.

    Why not, really. India is a common law jurisdiction and much of the work is probably international in flavor.

    http://money.cnn.com/2004/10/14/news/economy/lawyer_outsourcing/index.htm

    This is coupled with a new (effective January 20, 2005) hac pro vice rule here in New Mexico, specifically ALLOWING lawyers admitted in foreign countries to appear in New Mexico civil cases.
     
  2. DBA with an MBA

    DBA with an MBA New Member

    Outsourcing of lawyer jobs. Hmmm. Doesn't affect me. I'm an IT worker.

    The politicians look at IT jobs the same way. IT outsourcing? Hmmm. Doesn't affect my politician job.

    Since many (most?) of our politicians are lawyers, do you think
    this is finally the wake-up call that will get them motivated to take affirmative action against the outsourcing problem?
     
  3. decimon

    decimon Well-Known Member

    Well, if it's the work that's being outsourced then Legal Secretary jobs are in peril. :)
     

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