Hi All:
Isn't odd that the professors who teach in the law schools - therefore,
presumably the people who know the subject, trade, profession, which
ever word you like - are mostly only JD's with three years of education?
Similarly, I have always found it odd that for a law school professor to
publish a case book is considered one of the best and most honored
things to do, but for an undergraduate professor to do so is often not
even considered at all?
Just my two cents - or since I am an undergraduate professor - a cent
and a half.
Mary Ann

sgunz wrote:
>
> One thing we should remember -- MDs who are not PhDs have the same problems in
> medical schools (actually PhDs who are not MDs tend to likewise!). They are
> viewed as second class citizens by their peers. Is it Bill who made the
> distinction between current active researchers v. non (and research is defined
> in any way "they" define it -- more or less depending on the school).  That is
> important. I found in my school (and in Canada I realise the PhD is far more
> of an issue) my position in the school started changing when I played the
> political game -- researching and presenting that research in dept seminars
> and in journals they might recognize etc.In other words, looking more like
> them.. At the same time, I would be unlikely ever to become Grad Officer
> (thank goodness) but that does make sense -- we have a doctoral program. I
> have, however, sat on at least one PhD defence and, I assume would be on a
> committee if the topic was relevant.  It's a hard battle though to win hearts
> and minds etc.  Basically, when you listen to stories from colleagues, it
> seems that if you are dealing with jerks of colleagues, it likely doesn't
> matter how good you are. I am lucky that I don't have to but I realise that my
> experience is not necessarily common to all.
>
> Sally
>
> Dan Levin wrote:
>
> > I've heard speculation that some PhDs resent law faculty because law
> > faculty achieved a doctoral degree in 3 years (instead of 5, 6, or 7 years
> > or more) and without even having to write a dissertation.
> >
> > Also, by passing a state bar and playing his or her cards right, a lawyer
> > could (at least in theory) make a lot of money practicing law.  It's not
> > generally easy for someone with a PhD in business to earn as much money as
> > partners in big law firms earn.
> >
> > It also occurs to me that many Presidents of the U.S. have been lawyers,
> > including our greatest (such as Lincoln and FDR).  (Let's forget about
> > Nixon...)  The Presidency is a clear symbol of leadership and power.  How
> > many US Presidents have had PhDs in business?  Not many as far as I know.
> >
> > Dan Levin

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