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William Mitchell's Hybrid JD: How Different Points of View Contribute to Make a Strong Program. Janelle Beitz ◦ Chad Johnson. AGENDA. Background Description of Program Crises Opportunities Questions?. Background. ABA Rules (Standard 306 and Interpretation 306-3) .
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William Mitchell's Hybrid JD: How Different Points of View Contribute to Make a Strong Program Janelle Beitz ◦ Chad Johnson
AGENDA Background Description of Program Crises Opportunities Questions?
ABA Rules (Standard 306 and Interpretation 306-3) • More than 1/3 course online = distance learning • No more than 12 credits distance learning allowed • No distance learning courses during first year
ABA Waiver • Up to 1/2 course may occur online • Online education can occur during first year • Requirements • Limited to one entering class/year • Limited to 96 students per class • Must provide an experience as close as possible to what BAM students get
Description of Program Hybrid Option • Promotes accessibility • Leverages new technology • Experiential core • Eight end-of-semester “capstone” simulations • Two semester-long externships
Crises Opportunities Sticky Wickets • Anti-distance learning biases
Crises Opportunities Sticky Wickets • Steering a big ship (changing faculty attitudes)
Crises Opportunities Sticky Wickets • Instructional design issues