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Why Data Competency Is a Requisite for Tomorrow's Practitioners

Whether they like it or not, lawyers interact with data every day. While there is no need for them to seek advanced degrees in data science or statistics, it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to provide adequate representation without being skilled in the uses of data.

6 minute read October 01, 2019 at 12:11 AM
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Josh Becker
Why Data Competency Is a Requisite for Tomorrow's Practitioners

Whether they like it or not, lawyers interact with data every day. While there is no need for them to seek advanced degrees in data science or statistics, it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to provide adequate representation without being skilled in the uses of data.

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