ABA Proposes New 'Minimum Learning Outcomes' To Make Sure Law Schools Are Doing Right By Their Students
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from Above the Law1 month ago
The ABA's Council of the Section of Legal Education is implementing new accreditation standards to ensure law students have a baseline of learning outcomes in their classes.
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All first-year classes will now require an early assessment to provide students with feedback before they reach their final exams, aiming to enhance their academic performance.
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Despite the intention to improve student learning, a significant number of law school deans oppose these changes, fearing they may negatively impact the quality of legal education.
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If approved, the new learning outcomes will come into effect in 2026, promoting uniformity in law school curriculums and ensuring more assistance for struggling students.
Above the Lawhttps://abovethelaw.com/2024/08/aba-proposes-new-minimum-learning-outcomes-to-make-sure-law-schools-are-doing-right-by-their-students/
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