From public service to service industry: the impact of socialisation and work on the motivation and values of lawyers

Abstract

All the offers are very tempting.But I could never be a star and I don't want to be a flash in the pan.In law I can have a career that lasts 40 or 50 years'.(P.J., contestant in the 'reality' television series 'Big Brother' explaining his refusal of media opportunities. 1 ) * I would like to thank the Law Society of England and Wales for funding the project, Sumitra Vignaendra of the Law Society who commented on the proposal for the qualitative