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A Contemporary Model For Using Teaching Assistants In Legal Writing Programs, Patricia G. Montana
A Contemporary Model For Using Teaching Assistants In Legal Writing Programs, Patricia G. Montana
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As law schools downsize their faculty to offset falling student enrollment, faculty members will likely face greater teaching loads and increased pressure to produce graduates who can not only pass the bar, but are “practice ready.” Frequent assessments, prompt and individualized feedback, mentoring, and one-on-one conferences are all integral to achieving those goals. As a consequence, faculty will need to rethink their approach to teaching so that they can meet these new expectations. This is particularly true in legal writing courses, where students are researching and writing throughout the year, and the demand for practice writing opportunities and feedback is …
American Legal Education, Skills Training, And Transnational Legal Practice: Combining Dao And Shu For The Global Practitioner, Michael A. Simons, Margaret E. Mcguinness
American Legal Education, Skills Training, And Transnational Legal Practice: Combining Dao And Shu For The Global Practitioner, Michael A. Simons, Margaret E. Mcguinness
Faculty Publications
Transnational law subjects have become an integral part of U.S. law school curricula, and international students are vital members of our law school communities. However, to adequately prepare lawyers more effectively for global legal practice, law schools must integrate skills training into the teaching of transnational law. This essay discussing one comparative approach follows a recent symposia addressing current issues facing global legal education, and China’s reform programs for legal education.