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“Our job is to stand up for people who can’t do it themselves. We need trained, passionate and committed lawyers to fight this fight. With all the uncertainty [in] this moment, this is our time to stand up and be heard.” —Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor www.democracydocket.com/opinion/just...

democracydocket.comJustice Sotomayor’s Message to Lawyers: Stand Up, Fight and WinIn an era when judges are often assessed by their commitment to democracy, Justice Sonia Sotomayor stands as a stalwart in the pro-democracy camp.

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But few lawyers seem built to stand up and fight. They’re chosen by law schools for their good grades and LSAT scores, which often means pleasers, not for courageous character and an ability and willingness to fight back.