Dream Quote by Alan Dershowitz
“It's every lawyer's dream to help shape the law, not just react to it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Legal Reform, 2015
Lawyers should aim to shape legislation proactively rather than merely respond to existing statutes.
In simple terms: Lawyers should create laws, not just follow them.
Key Takeaway
Seek to influence policy early.
Themes
law
policy
proactivity
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- government drafting
- advocacy campaigns
- law school curricula
- public policy debates
Key Concepts
legal theory
legislative design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can lawyers effectively contribute to lawmaking?
- What barriers prevent proactive legal influence?
A Different Perspective
Changing law can be slow and face entrenched interests.
