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Ep 274: Insights on Leadership and Innovation in Legal Education, with Anastasia Boyko
Jan 13, 2025
Anastasia Boyko, Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law, shares her diverse career journey from tax lawyer to yoga teacher. She delves into the importance of leadership training in legal education and discusses innovative approaches to prepare students for real-world challenges. Boyko also tackles the integration of technology in law schools and the significance of non-lawyer solutions in enhancing access to justice, all while highlighting her experiences as a refugee from Soviet Ukraine.
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- The increasing demand for innovative courses in AI and technology among law students underscores the need for law schools to modernize their curriculum.
- Integrating leadership training with traditional legal education is crucial for equipping students with essential skills like emotional intelligence and decision-making.
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The Demand for Innovative Legal Education
There is a significant and growing demand among law students for innovative courses, particularly in areas such as AI, technology, and leadership development. Many students are seeking out these programs because traditional law education often lacks relevance to current legal practice and emerging technologies. This demand highlights the necessity for law schools to evolve and incorporate more contemporary topics into their curriculum. By addressing this gap, law schools can better prepare graduates for the challenges they will face in their careers.
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