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...dismissals left the staff of the two-year-old legal assistance center confused and unhappy. About the only person who seems to know the reason behind the dismissals is Kirp himself, and his explanations to staff members have been riddled with ambiguity...
...Kirp told one lawyer in January that the dismissals were part of a shift of emphasis at the Center away from litigation and toward research. But Tuesday Kirp said, "I don't see this as an indication of any change in direction. It's just that these attorneys did not work out as I had hoped...
...things we've learned is that we need lawyers who are aware of the poverty issues and are experienced in poverty law programs and litigation. We are going to bring in people who have been able to identify the issues and act on them individually," Kirp said...
...none of the five lawyers dismissed appears to deviate greatly from Kirp's model...
...Kirp sees certain advantages to personnel changes, however. "I don't think the Center should solidify. A constant infusion of new people and new ideas really makes sense, and is a healthy sign to me," he said...