As a means of subsidizing lawyers the present nuclear…
“As a means of subsidizing lawyers the present nuclear regulation system is well designed - but is there not perhaps a cheaper way of rewarding legal diligence? It would probably be cheaper to give each law school graduate a guaranteed salary of $50,000 a year on the condition that he (or she) not practice law.”
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He suggests paying law graduates a fixed salary to discourage practice, proposing a cost‑effective way to promote legal diligence.
In simple terms: Pay lawyers to not practice.
Consider alternative incentives for legal work.
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When to use this quote
- law school reforms
- government budgeting
- legal aid programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Would guaranteed salaries improve legal quality?
- How to balance incentives and access?
May reduce legal services availability.