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Greetings from Monterrey!!

By firstamendmentblogger

I'm blogging from the beautiful city of Monterrey, Mexico, nestled in the valley, surrounded by mountains.  Today, its the best job ever. 

The Facultad Libre De Derecho De Monterrey is hosting the third Global Legal Skills Conference through March 1.  More than 90 panelists from 8 countries are scheduled to present on topics that include innovating teaching strategies, teaching to ESL and adult learners, and how to develop an effective graduate law program.  Yes, its a true teaching conference where even scholarship presentations focus on strategies to improve student learning and institutional offerings. 

By luck of the draw I presented early, so my formal duties are over.  Now I get to soak up the wisdom of other presenters, like Jame Cross (Nova Southeastern) and Kristen Dauphinais (North Dakota) who this afternoon participated in a panel on Global Legal Skills in International Education.  Professor Cross coordinates The American and Caribbean Law Clinic at NSU, and spoke about opportunities her students have had to complete substantive projects for governments in Jamaica, the Bahamas and other Caribbean nations.  Professor Dauphinais spoke about developments in legal education at East African law schools, specifically in Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia, where resources are limited but where students at some schools benefit from practical training programs before heading into the workforce.   

More updates tomorrow.  Right now, rushing to post before my batteries fail after losing my cord at the conference!

-Kathleen A. Bergin

Full post as published by The Faculty Lounge on February 28, 2008 (boomark / email).