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Clarity

Welcome to Clarity, a podcast powered by the Thomson Reuters Institute. In each episode, we dive deep into a single question from decision-makers and thought leaders from legal, corporate, tax, accounting & audit, and government communities. Grounding the conversation in the Institute’s research and practice leads’ domain expertise. In each episode, we sit down with a special guest or panel of experts from our community of partners, clients, and key leaders in each industry we serve.

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How is America’s legal education failing the courts and what must change?

Oct 29, 2025

In this episode, Chief Justice Gordon J. MacDonald of the New Hampshire Supreme Court shares the background and driving force behind the Committee on Legal Education and Admissions Reform's research, which highlights the urgent need to address the readiness of new lawyers entering the legal profession. The podcast also dives into key insights from the research, including the importance of experiential learning, mentorship, and hands-on experience.