Document Type
Article
Journal Title
Family Court Review
Volume
55
First Page
59
Publication Date
2017
Abstract
The pressing need to change family law education stems from increased numbers and types of family law matters before the courts, changing legal standards, and the evolution of family law practice. The Family Law Education Reform Project, the Families Matter Report, and the IAALS Family Bar Summit recommend that traditional family law education be supplemented to reflect the importance of a holistic blend of theory and practice. This involves expanding student clinical or experiential programs, incorporating interdisciplinary studies specific to the context of family law, and enhancing continuing legal education opportunities. As one law school example, the University of Baltimore School of Law has implemented many of these recommendations for students and practitioners.
Recommended Citation
Barbara A. Babb,
Another Look at the Need for Family Law Education Reform: One Law School's Innovations,
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Family Court Review
59
(2017).
Available at:
https://scholarworks.law.ubalt.edu/all_fac/976