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The Trials And Tribulations Of Japan’S Legal Education Reforms, Daniel H. Foote
The Trials And Tribulations Of Japan’S Legal Education Reforms, Daniel H. Foote
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A sense of momentum accompanied the start of Japan's new legal education system in the spring of 2004. Less than three years had passed since the Justice System Reform Council (the Reform Council) issued its final report in June 2001, proposing a major restructuring of Japan's legal training system centered on a new tier of graduate level law schools. And less than a year and a half had elapsed since the details of the law school system were decided and enabling legislation passed. Despite the tight timetable, sixty-eight law schools were ready to commence operations in 2004, having arranged facilities, …
Identifying (With) Disability: Using Film To Teach Employment Discrimination, Elizabeth Pendo
Identifying (With) Disability: Using Film To Teach Employment Discrimination, Elizabeth Pendo
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On the first day of class, I tell my Disability Law students that my objective is simple-I want to change the way they see the world. Teaching, writing, and working in disability rights has done that for me, and I want to continue to share that experience with my students. Integrating film into the classroom is one way to invite that change. When used properly, film can enhance coverage and discussion of substantive legal concepts and important policy issues surrounding employment of people with disabilities. That result is especially important to my objective, because employment and other issues critical to …
Being A Dean Is A Drag . . . But Not For The Reasons You Might Expect, Kellye Y. Testy
Being A Dean Is A Drag . . . But Not For The Reasons You Might Expect, Kellye Y. Testy
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