Constitutional Law

No More Lectures: Experiential 3L Curriculum Adopted at Washington and Lee

Washington and Lee University School of Law will replace all of its third year academic classes with experiential learning, including practical simulations, real-client interactions, and the development of law practice skills. The new curriculum, which will be phased in over the next few years, will

be presented in realistic settings that simulate actual client experiences, requiring students to exercise professional judgment, work in teams, solve problems, counsel clients, negotiate solutions, serve as advocates and counselors—the full complement of professional activity that engages practicing lawyers as they apply legal theory and legal doctrines to the real-world issues of serving clients ethically and honorably within the highest traditions of the profession.

More information:

• Message from the Dean (link)
• Announcement of Curriculum change (link)
• Third year at a glance (link)
• Example third year practicum courses (link)
• Frequently asked questions (link)

Full post as published by ACS Blog on March 14, 2008 (boomark / email).