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Elliot Richardson

Though every legal task demands this skill, it is especially important in the effort to frame public policy in a way that is properly responsive to human needs and predicaments. The question is always: How will the general rule work in practice?

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Elliot Richardson emphasizes that legal work requires the ability to understand how laws affect real people, especially when creating rules that guide public policy. The key challenge is to consider the practical impact of a law on everyday situations before finalizing it.

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