To overcome the achievement gap that still exists between poor and minority children and their more affluent peers, we must stay true to the
law's core tenet — that all
students, regardless of
income, race, ethnicity or disability should have access to a quality education that
prepares them for success in college and a career,» he said.
In administering the program, the Director will participate in the hiring, orientation, training, and evaluation of legal research and writing instructors; participate in the orientation of
incoming first - year
law students;
prepare the syllabi and the common writing problems used by all legal research and writing sections; chair regular meetings of the legal research and writing instructors to discuss course content, teaching methods, and related issues; handle
student issues related to the program; oversee the selection of legal research and writing award recipients; coordinate legal research and writing with the broader curriculum in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; and perform other related administrative duties as assigned.