and citation accuracy — streamlining the grading process and increasing objectivity. Some schools have even introduced virtual simulations in which students interact with clients or argue motions, providing a rich testing ground for real-world communication and decision-making. By integrating these digital tools, legal education is catching up with the profession it serves — and better preparing students for what lies ahead. Competency-Based Learning: Measuring What Matters A major change underway is the shift to competency-based learning, which emphasizes what students can actually do — not just what they know. Rather than rewarding time spent in class or rote memorization, this approach centers on performance. Students are taught and evaluated on skills like legal research, client counseling, ethical reasoning, and professional judgment. Teachers If we want to produce lawyers who are not only technically proficient but also ethically grounded and practically capable, then our assessment methods must evolve to reflect the realities of modern legal practice. 34 LAWYER MONTHLY JUNE 2025
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