Incorporating PLE into the law school

Abstract

Continuing the theme of why and how the law school can move in a relatively straightforward way towards the incorporation of public legal education (PLE) into its offerings, this chapter examines a range of important issues and concerns that may stand between an interest in this development and actual implementation. The need for institutional or professional regulation to be complied with and the means by which to do that are all considered as are any necessary supervisory requirements. The importance of S pecific, M easurable, A chievable, R elevant and T ime-bound (SMART) learning outcomes is examined together with any applicable assessment regimes. Risks associated with such developments are detailed and approaches suggested for managing possible problems. The resources needed are discussed along with timetabling and training considerations. The chapter as a whole is intended to show how a robust, effective and sustainable PLE programme can be successfully integrated into wider law school provision. The chapter concludes with a set of templates, including a sample PLE work plan, a module outline complete with learning outcome and assessment framework and terms of reference for an advisory board.