Dirty LAWndry Reader, “Samantha,” is about to stir up a bunch of controversy with her email.

“I work in a large firm as a paralegal and I don’t understand why there isn’t a requirement for lawyers in the US to speak English. I noticed that, even though my firm has let go a bunch of attorneys recently, they have recruited “consultants” to take their place. All of the “consultants”-with the exception of one- are from India. I have no problem with Indians or any culture for that matter. But, if I’m expected to do my work, I have to be able to understand what I’m being told to do. I feel fortunate to still have a job, so I don’t dare complain to anyone here. Plus, there’s a rumor that the “consultants” are actually from a agency in India and are being paid way less than what the lawyers here make. I’m not even sure if they are licensed attorneys. Everyone fears that they’re going to be replaced soon by a “consultant.”

Dirty LAWndry thinks there are more problems at that firm than just communication issues. Speak on it, people.