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Law School Curriculum Innovations

Sue Altmeyer, Electronic Services Librarian, sue.altmeyer@law.csuohio.edu | November 07, 2007 - 11:46

Law schools are changing their curriculum to better train law students for the real world. See Jonathon D. Glater, Training Law Students for Real Life Careers New York Times, Oct. 31, 2007. The curriculum changes mentioned in the article include:

  • Teaching students to interpret statutes and regulations, not just cases.
  • Encouraging students to take graduate classes in non-law subjects.
  • Increasing the emphasis on foreign laws and legal systems.
  • Creating or expanding clinical programs.
  • Providing class credit for an externship with a practicing attorney.

Source: Out of the Jungle blog


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