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LexisNexis Bellwether Report 2016: The Riddle of Perception 34
Looking forward
Lawyers may be
less confident about the future of their profession than last year –
but the vast majority are still positive.
After last year’s peak in confidence, we were
surprised to see it fall to a new low.
How would you describe your level of
confidence for the practice looking forward?
Base: all lawyers
The overall picture is still largely positive. Nevertheless,
there is no denying a generally less bullish mood, on
all fronts.
At this stage, it is hard to discern whether this is a short
term blip, due perhaps to the media focus on Brexit and
uncertainty in the global economy – or if this represents a
long term change.
81%
91% 87% 83%
% Very/quite
21% 30% 26%
14%
60% 61% 61% 69%
13% 9% 13%
2016 (112) 2015 (118) 2014 (161) 2013 (100)
NOT AT ALL NOT VERY QUITE VERY
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Introduction
Executive Summary
The mood of the moment
Is bigger always better?
Words into deeds
Looking beyond the law
Smart technology
Price vs value
Seeing what they want to see
Looking forward
Conclusion
Appendix