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Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

2013

Legal Education

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An Essay On Rebuilding And Renewal In American Legal Education, Jack Graves Oct 2013

An Essay On Rebuilding And Renewal In American Legal Education, Jack Graves

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The American model of legal education is broken as a value proposition. Like a building with an undermined foundation, it must be rebuilt rather than refurbished. And, like any rebuilding project, it will be costly and disruptive to many of its occupants. However, it will also present unique opportunities for innovation and renewal. This essay suggests a few of the contours for such a rebuilding project and describes a few of the benefits that might result.


A More Cost Effective Model For Legal Education, Jack Graves Sep 2013

A More Cost Effective Model For Legal Education, Jack Graves

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In his most recent book, Richard Susskind focuses on three primary drivers of change in the market for legal services: (1) the “more-for-less” challenge; (2) the “liberalization” of the regulatory environment; and (3) the effective use of “information technology.” These same three drivers provide the keys to unlocking a more efficient and effective system of legal education. The price of a legal education must be significantly reduced at the vast majority of law schools, and we must deliver a better education at this reduced price. Together, these two objectives comprise the obvious, yet daunting, “more-for-less” challenge we face as educators. …


An Essay On Rebuilding And Renewal In American Legal Education, Jack Graves Jan 2013

An Essay On Rebuilding And Renewal In American Legal Education, Jack Graves

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The American model of legal education is broken as a value proposition. Like a building with an undermined foundation, it must be rebuilt rather than refurbished. And, like any rebuilding project, it will be costly and disruptive to many of its occupants. However, it will also present unique opportunities for innovation and renewal. This essay suggests a few of the contours for such a rebuilding project and describes a few of the benefits that might result.