Accommodating the Needs of a Changing Society: Part-Time Legal Education for Parents.

Metteer, Christine

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Publication Date: 1993

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Accommodating the Needs of a Changing Society: Part-Time Legal Education for Parents.

Metteer, Christine

Journal of Legal Education, v43 n4 p590-93 Dec 1993

The Southwestern University School of Law (California) program of part-time daytime legal instruction for students with child-care responsibilities is described. The traditional curriculum is adapted to the special scheduling, mentoring, and child-care needs of mothers and has been effective in promoting student academic success. (MSE)

Descriptors: Higher Education, Leaves of Absence, Legal Education (Professions), Mentors, Mothers, Nontraditional Students, Parents, Part Time Students, Program Descriptions, Program Design, Scheduling, School Policy, Student Needs, Womens Education

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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