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The Future of Legal Education: 7 Trends Shaping the Next Generation of Lawyers — Has the Future Changed Since 2023?

Leaders in Law in December 2023 in The Future of Legal Education identified 7 Trends to Watch. Have things changed?

Emphasis on Technology and Legal Tech Proficiency My thought: The frenzy over AI make this trend an important one to watch.

Integration of Interdisciplinary Studies Has this changed much in the last three years?

Increased Focus on Practical Skills and Experiential Learning Ditto above

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion Really? Is this a priority any more? More energy seems to be given now at hiding, not embracing, DEI policies. And the ABA has abandoned the project.

Adaptation to Remote and Hybrid Learning Models It seems that most are comfortable with remote and hybrid learning models than before the pandemic.

Focus on Global Legal Education Schools have seen the bottom fall out of the global student market and are scrambling to find replacement sources of revenue.

Development of Soft Skills Is this a priority any more?


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