INTRODUCTION Presented in an unconventional format for a conference on quality assurance ;

1. Title of Paper: “The Role of ICT in Transforming Vocational Legal Education in Economically-Challenging Times– Can it be Done and How?”” Theme:Promoting a Culture of Quality through Continuous Improvement of the Higher Education Sector Subtheme:ICT and Technological-Mediated Learning in Higher Education Author: Michael Theodore LL.B., Tutor: Council of Legal Education. Contact Details: Hugh Wooding Law School, PO Bag 323, Tunapuna, Trinidad, W.I., Tel: 1-868-662-5860/5838, Fax: 1-868 662-0927, Email: michaeltheo@gmail.com

2. INTRODUCTION Presented in an unconventional format for a conference on quality assurance; Futuristic reflective journal entry of a young law graduate of the Hugh Wooding Law School (HWLS) ; Premised on the assumption that the activities needed to create this reality have already started ; Based on another paper in 2003 entitled “The Role of Information Technology in the Legal Profession and its Implications for Legal Education in the Caribbean”;

3. FACTUAL ANALYSIS OF JOURNAL ENTRIES Influence of media on choice of career: False Comprehensive and informative nature of website: False Narrative relating to domestic violence: False

4. FACTUAL ANALYSIS OF JOURNAL ENTRIES 3D Tour of law school, introduction to courses etc: False Comprehensive nature of data mining: False Information to start self-learning process: False

5. FACTUAL ANALYSIS OF JOURNAL ENTRIES Technology policy on laptops and provision of same: False Existence and role of Alumni Association: False eCommunications as policy and continuing practice in teaching/learning: False

6. FACTUAL ANALYSIS OF JOURNAL ENTRIES Option distance courses offered by other law schools: False Curriculum reform with reference to civil law system: False Use of simulation exercises and clinical orientation: False

7. FACTUAL ANALYSIS OF JOURNAL ENTRIES Use of multiple choice and automated assessment: False Emphasis on group work: True Cross-institution group projects: False

8. FACTUAL ANALYSIS OF JOURNAL ENTRIES Emphasis on participation vs attendance: False Internal synergy between academic and clinical programmes: False Dominant role of clinical programmes as ‘hub’ of teaching activity: False

9. FACTUAL ANALYSIS OF JOURNAL ENTRIES Integration of debating system and extra-curricular activities as part of recognised teaching/learning system: False Mentorship programme: False Technology-orientated nature of Legal Aid Clinic: False

10. FACTUAL ANALYSIS OF JOURNAL ENTRIES Community outreach programme of Legal Aid Clinic: False Ability of graduates to contribute technologically to law practice: False Parallel system of UK based vocational legal education: True Lack of transparency and consultation with stakeholders: True

11. FACTUAL ANALYSIS OF JOURNAL ENTRIES Issues of quality assurance: True Violation of international law: True Restrictions on practice in other jurisdictions: True Focus on physical systems vs ICT applications: True

12. FACTUAL ANALYSIS OF JOURNAL ENTRIES Reform within the CLE of governance, administration and curriculum: False Demonopolisation of CLE and expansion of programme to other TEIs: False Role of TT government in reforming CLE: False Impact of changes on overseas and institution of a part-time programme: False

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