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William Pincus: A Life In Service -- Government, Philanthropy & Legal Education, J.P. "Sandy" Ogilvy
William Pincus: A Life In Service -- Government, Philanthropy & Legal Education, J.P. "Sandy" Ogilvy
University of Massachusetts Law Review
This article memorializes the life and accomplishments of William “Bill” Pincus. The article brings the reader through Mr. Pincus’s career accomplishments, from his humble beginnings in New York City, to his impressive career in civil service, culminating in his work with the Ford Foundation and the Council on Legal Education for Professional Responsibility (CLEPR), where he spearheaded reforms in legal education. Mr. Pincus’s efforts were critical in establishing clinical legal education, drawing from his experiences both in law and government. Much of this article is derived from interviews of Mr. Pincus, conducted by the author, and provides an unprecedented insight …
The Kids Aren’T Alright: Rethinking The Law Student Skills Deficit, Rebecca Flanagan
The Kids Aren’T Alright: Rethinking The Law Student Skills Deficit, Rebecca Flanagan
Faculty Publications
This article examines empirical research on the changes in undergraduate education since the 1960’s and discusses the challenges facing law schools admitting underprepared students.
Time For A Top-Tier Law School In Arkansas, Richard J. Peltz-Steele
Time For A Top-Tier Law School In Arkansas, Richard J. Peltz-Steele
Faculty Publications
A simple change in state law could improve the quality of legal education in Arkansas and the quality of legal services available to our consumers - and save significant amounts of taxpayers' money. With an Afterword on academic freedom. Also available from Advance Arkansas Institute website.
I'D Just As Soon Flunk You As Look At You?: The Evolution To Humanizing In A Large Classroom, Justine A. Dunlap
I'D Just As Soon Flunk You As Look At You?: The Evolution To Humanizing In A Large Classroom, Justine A. Dunlap
Faculty Publications
Initially, this article sets forth my own progress in becoming a teacher who incorporates humanizing principles. Next, the article analyzes some of the theory behind the humanizing legal education principles. The article will then present some specific teaching techniques for those interested in adding a humanizing dimension to their teaching, focusing primarily on the large classroom setting. The article will also note the barriers to adopting humanizing techniques, as well as possible ways to overcome those barriers.