Pathway to the Law: Transformative Online Curriculum for Legal Education
Cutting-edge online pipeline curriculum designed by Erin Engels, Max Huffman, and Allison Martin aims to revolutionize legal education through innovative teaching methods, cross-institutional collaboration, and emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Supported by a significant grant from the American Bar Association, this program sets new standards for enhancing opportunities for historically underrepresented students in law schools.
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Pathway to the Law: An Online Pipeline Curriculum Erin Engels, Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Arts Max Huffman, Professor of Law, McKinney School of Law Allison Martin, Clinical Professor of Law, McKinney School of Law 9 November 2018 I N D I A N A U N I V E R S I T Y 2 0 1 8
Pathway to the Law: Presentation Objectives Participants will develop ideas for the use of the online forum for pipeline curricula for graduate and professional programs Participants will appreciate unique advantages of the online forum for inter-departmental collaborations on curricular programs Participants will share knowledge and experience regarding possibilities for online curricula to enhance diversity and inclusion Engels, Huffman, & Martin November 2018
Pathway to the Law: Program Goals Prove concept of online teaching for cross-institutional and inter-institutional teaching Combine online teaching with live mentoring and support structure Integrate differential strengths of different campus units Enhance opportunities for historically underrepresented students at undergraduate level and in entry to professional (law) school Engels, Huffman, & Martin November 2018
Pathway to the Law: Four Vertices Cross- institutional collaboration PATHWAY TO THE LAW PIPELINE CURRICULUM Curricular development and teaching Student mentorship and support Research Engels, Huffman, & Martin November 2018
Pathway to the Law: Grant Support Project funded by $250,000 from the American Bar Association Other grant programs supporting diversity and inclusion in the profession exist and we continue to seek funding Grant helped to advance program to top of long priority list Grant funds: (1) administrative costs; (2) faculty teaching overloads; (3) faculty supplements for course development; (4) student financial support; (5) research efforts Engels, Huffman, & Martin November 2018
Pathway to the Law: Participating Programs IU McKinney School of Law (IUPUI Campus) IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI Legal Studies Minor Paralegal Studies Program IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI Criminal Justice, Public Policy, and Civil Leadership Minors Engels, Huffman, & Martin November 2018
Pathway to the Law: Overcoming Misalignment Program 2 Goal a Program 3 Goal i Program 1 Goal 1 Goal b Goal ii Goal 2 Goal c Goal iii Goal 3 Goal d Goal iiii Goal 4 Goal e Goal v Goal 5 Engels, Huffman, & Martin November 2018
Pathway to the Law: Teamwork IU McKinney Faculty and Project Leadership IU School of Liberal Arts (IUPUI) Faculty and Leadership E-Learning Design and Services IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs (IUPUI) Leadership Engels, Huffman, & Martin November 2018
Pathway to the Law: Curriculum Four courses Introduction to the Law (POLS-Y211) Introduction to Legal Writing (POLS-Y221) Introduction to Legal Analysis (PHIL-P375/SPEA-V376) Advanced Legal Analysis (Quasi-Capstone) (POLS- Y320/SPEA-V450) (Conveniently the courses matched existing courses so avoided administrative hurdles.) Engels, Huffman, & Martin November 2018
Pathway to the Law: Live to Online Engels, Huffman, & Martin November 2018
Pathway to the Law: Mentorship Structure, Student Support Three goals: 1. Pathway Scholars paired with confidant who has been through it 2. Pathway Scholars can consult with law students and lawyers when encountering difficulty (class if permitted; preparation for law school as much as possible; life if relationship so develops) 3. Pathway Scholars will feel like they are part of the legal academy and legal profession Other support: Pathway Scholars earn financial support for successfully completing courses Engels, Huffman, & Martin November 2018
Pathway to the Law: Research Questions to be addressed: Does the curriculum enhance outcomes on the LSAT and law school applications? Do Pathway Scholars see better success in making steady progress toward and through graduation? Do students make measurable improvements in knowledge, analytical abilities, communication, and professional identity? What is the impact of the mentorship component on Pathway Scholar progress and development? Engels, Huffman, & Martin November 2018
Pathway to the Law: An Online Pipeline Curriculum Erin Engels, Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Arts Max Huffman, Professor of Law, McKinney School of Law Allison Martin, Clinical Professor of Law, McKinney School of Law 9 November 2018 I N D I A N A U N I V E R S I T Y 2 0 1 8
