<p>Do away with law school as we know it. There is nothing about the practice of law that demands three years of post graduate study. Legal studies would be a 5 year undergrad course of study including a year focused on legal practice. There would be a one year legal apprenticeship required after that, with starting salaries commensurate with other other entry level jobs. Those who just want a degree in legal studies but do not want to practice would not do the 5th year or the apprenticeship. </p>
<p>There are many areas of the country in which there are too few lawyers. There is a real need for legal representation for the disadvantaged. There are many who cannot consider this representation because of the debt load.</p>