"We talk about the DOJ lawyers suspended by the White House for calling January 6 a riot in a sentencing memo, and the conversation veers down a rabbit hole about the proper role of pardons. For years, the billable hour seemed like the cockroach of law firm management, but after surviving numerous brushes with death, AI might finally force firms to look into alternative fee structures."
"For years, the billable hour seemed like the cockroach of law firm management, but after surviving numerous brushes with death, AI might finally force firms to look into alternative fee structures. And if you're in law school and thinking about serving the public interest, expect it to be a lot more expensive unless your future employer is blessed by the Trump administration."
DOJ lawyers were suspended by the White House for characterizing January 6 as a riot in a sentencing memorandum, prompting debate over the proper role of pardons. The billable hour survived numerous challenges and comparisons to a persistent cockroach, but artificial intelligence now threatens to make that model untenable and push firms toward alternative fee structures. Law firms face pressure to redesign pricing, staffing, and productivity expectations as AI automates routine work. Prospective public-interest lawyers should anticipate higher personal costs and financial barriers unless their future employers benefit from favorable political developments tied to the Trump administration.
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