변호사시험 개혁의 남은 기회 : 리걸테크의 시대를 맞아

The current bar examination is the single most significant factor distorting legal education and contributing to student dissatisfaction. At present, law students are compelled to prepare for the bar examination without ever having been instructed in the proper methods of studying law. As the bar exam is based on precedents, law students are required to memorize a substantial amount of precedents over the course of three years. It is evident that in the current age of legal technology, where all cases and literature are readily accessible online and where A. I. can analyze data and suggest legal assessments, there is no rationale for preparing for this bar exam. One might inquire as to why those responsible for administering the bar examination continue to maintain the status quo with regard to the examination system. The bar exam is meant to identify professionals who are ready to practice law, so it's important to make sure they can solve problems under the same conditions as frontline lawyers. To do this, you need to provide bar exam candidates with basic materials, such as cases and articles, and allow them to take the exam. As a provisional measure, it would be feasible to restrict the number of precedents that can be assessed, thereby relieving law students of the obligation to memorise cases and enabling them to engage in a more analytical and critical approach. Improving the bar examination system isn't just about changing the way students study for the bar exam. It is a crucial step towards aligning the entire law school curriculum with the standards set by the bar examination, and consequently, legal education in Korea. Only through these reforms can the legal profession produce attorneys of the highest caliber, who will have a beneficial impact on the Korean judicial system and legal culture as a whole.