Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 2021
Abstract
This essay considers two significant changes to legal education in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. First, on-line programs will expand, based on the largely successful experiment in delivering legal education on-line during the pandemic. But this expansion must be thoughtful and deliberate. The legal education curriculum could include more on-line courses, but only if the learning outcomes and the pedagogy are aligned with on-line education. Experiential courses may not be the best fit for on-line given the specific learning outcomes and the benefits of in-person instruction in those courses. Second, student well-being will receive more attention in legal education. Our experience with the pandemic reinforced the critical importance of well-being, not only for our students, but also for our profession. Student wellbeing should be integrated into the legal education curriculum.
Recommended Citation
Timothy Casey,
Reflections on Legal Education in the Aftermath of a Pandemic,
85
Clinical L. Rev.
28
(2021).
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https://scholarlycommons.law.cwsl.edu/fs/376