Kyle Rozema (Washington College; Google Scholar), How Do Occupational Licensing Necessities Have an effect on Labor Provide? Proof from the Authorized Occupation:

I examine the impact of occupational licensing on the scale of the U.S. authorized occupation. To take action, I develop a brand new methodology for estimating the impact of occupational licensing necessities on labor provide in professions which have lengthy been regulated and can possible proceed to be regulated in some type. I report three main findings. First, I discover that the bar examination has a a lot bigger impression on the scale of the authorized occupation than the legislation diploma requirement. Second, I discover that variations between probably the most lenient and strictest bar examination insurance policies would have an effect on the scale of the authorized occupation greater than eliminating the bar examination. Lastly, I discover that small and infrequently ignored insurance policies on the timing of licensing cumulatively have a non-trivial impact on the scale of the authorized occupation. 

ABA Journal, How Might Different Licensure Alter Lawyer Labor Provide? Regulation Prof’s Analysis Could Have Solutions: