Beyond Thinking Like a Lawyer - What Changes in Legal Education Mean for Law Students

Law School Podcaster

Steeped in books and theory, the traditional curriculum at most law schools hasn’t changed in decades. But the tighter job market is bringing changes – albeit a bit slowly. Law firms, businesses, and the clients they serve, are demanding that more be done by law schools to train and prepare properly future lawyers while they are still in school. What does this mean if you are a prospective law student? What should you be looking for to get the most innovative, practical and relevant law school experience? We talk with law school deans, law professors and those on the front lines of developing new paths in law school to help bridge the gap from law school to law practice.

Guests:

• Paul Schiff Berman, Dean and Robert Kramer Research Professor at Law, George Washington University Law School
• William Henderson, Professor of Law and Val Nolan Faculty Fellow; Director, Center on the Global Legal Profession, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
• Nancy Rappoport, Gordon Silver Professor, University of Nevada Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law
• Patrick J. Lynch, Co-Founder & Policy Director, Law School Transparency