ABSTRACT
Leadership is a broad, amorphous topic, but it can be discussed in concrete terms. When I think about leadership, I do not view it in the romantic sense-the view of the leader who inspires others to follow through force of personality, brilliance, or authority.1 My view is more functional and instrumental. In the world of Robinson Crusoe, the concept of leadership is meaningless.2 Leadership is only relevant in team production, and the first step toward being a leader is having the ability to work effectively within a team environment. Let’s stay with this minimum concept. There are two essential attributes: effectiveness and teamwork. It is unclear to me whether great leaders are born or made, but certainly the minimum attributes of better leadership can be taught and encouraged in a formal educational environment. In this chapter, I draw lessons from my past educational and professional experiences, and discuss ways in which law schools can better integrate the concepts of leadership and team production into the academic curriculum.
