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Philip M. Stern discusses his new book "Lawyers on Trial"

BROADCAST: Dec. 5, 1980 | DURATION: 00:52:12

Synopsis

After enrolling in law school at age 49, Stern breaks down the double-standards and monopoly power of the legal profession.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 5, 1980

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 52.05 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 12 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Law, Crime, Prison Working, Labor, Economy

People

Legal personnel Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Stern, Phillip M. Lawyers on trial. Authors, American. Lawyers. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Bar association Jacoby & Meyers Probate Real estate Insurance Moore, Hoyt Augustus, 1870-1958

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