One L could serve as the basis for a lively discussion of law school and the training it gives to prospective lawyers.

Turow examines the moral and ethical dilemmas posed by the law and whether lawyers are adequately trained to confront them. For readers both in and out of legal circles, One L provides a stimulating introduction to the law's complexities.

1. What are some of the problems that Turow points to in legal training?

2. In his estimation, can the law provide just settlements for those who seek them?

3. What changes, both personal and professional, do law students experience during the course of their studies?

Are these changes positive or negative?

4. How well do the law professors serve as role models for their students?

How should these professors be evaluated?

5. What new understanding of the law does the book bring to non-lawyers?

6. Since this work has been...