June Recommendations

Article I found this article, regarding the new role of technology in a post pandemic law school, particularly interesting. Firstly, the piece considers not only the practicalities of online learning but has a real focus on the impact of students losing the personal relationships, interactions and campus experience inherent to in person education. Secondly, theContinue reading “June Recommendations”

Notes on: Harnessing Innovative Technology to Open Access to Law and Justice. | Gerald Abila | TEDxKampala

Gerald Abila for TEDx Talks, posted 06/03/2015 An older talk but something I’ve found particularly useful in contributing to the conversation regarding improved access to justice and legal services. Abila gives a heartfelt speech that highlights the issues faced, particularly in Ugandan society as well as stressing the ways in which his organisation (Barefoot Law)Continue reading “Notes on: Harnessing Innovative Technology to Open Access to Law and Justice. | Gerald Abila | TEDxKampala”

Studying Law during the Coronavirus Pandemic

As a current 2nd year Scots Law student at the University of Dundee, I have been participating in lectures and assessment for my course entirely online. Online law classes have been, and remain, a controversial idea, but the coronavirus pandemic (at least temporarily) has meant students of all disciplines, including legal studies, have been forcedContinue reading “Studying Law during the Coronavirus Pandemic”

Notes on LawNext: Episode 71 – Legal Futurist Richard Susskind on Coronavirus, Courts and the Legal Profession

Credit for podcast goes to Robert J. Ambrogi, who posted this on 13/04/2020 Susskind addresses the effect of coronavirus on the legal profession before discussing online courts. Coronavirus radically changes the trajectory of the legal profession. Susskind lists 3 factors that bring about change in the legal field: efficiency, new providers in the marketplace andContinue reading “Notes on LawNext: Episode 71 – Legal Futurist Richard Susskind on Coronavirus, Courts and the Legal Profession”

Changes to the Legal Field during Covid-19

In the midst of this global pandemic, adaptation and change are aspects of life we are all getting use to. Companies are modifying how they do business and further introducing or utilising new technologies to survive in this difficult time. Law is no different. Infact, the current situation is resulting in a rapid increase inContinue reading “Changes to the Legal Field during Covid-19”

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