Although students must begin to adopt standards of professionalism in law school that they will carry with them when they become lawyers, the traditional law school curriculum has not heavily focused on teaching professional values. The purpose of this panel is to describe, demonstrate, and engage participants in a variety of techniques for teaching professional values across the curriculum. Presenters will discuss several key issues, including (1) building partnerships between legal educators and practicing attorneys that help inform curricular innovations which incorporate professionalism training; (2) incorporating professional values into the law school curriculum; and (3) addressing the difficulties in (and advantages of) requiring professional behavior and the practice of professional values in law students.
Presenters will also show a series of short films to be used in teaching law students about various concepts of professionalism (including the responsible use of technology, the importance of timeliness, and the duty of candor). The film vignettes will be made available to participants after the presentation. Finally, panelists will demonstrate teaching techniques pertaining to classroom dynamics and management; assignments; and forums outside the classroom. Many of these teaching techniques make students responsible for contributing to the professionalism curriculum and incorporate active learning methods.
Business Meeting at Program Conclusion.