In academia, a fch is very important.
In judiciary, a fch is desirable.
In legal policy making, a fch is the standard.

Reason for the high bar in these 3 areas - you have to be good in the law.
You are teaching the next generation of lawyers in academia.
You’re also making decisions or creating legal policies on matters that affect the livelihood of people - the law has to be beyond correct. One must also have that aptitude.

In practice, it’s different. In a business, you must be likable by your clients. A fch alone is not going to make people like you.