Challenges for skills creation in legal education: an analysis of the Mexican context in line with global trends
Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning
ISSN: 2042-3896
Article publication date: 10 July 2023
Issue publication date: 8 November 2023
Abstract
Purpose
The paper enriches the understanding of the principal challenges faced in future lawyers' education in Mexico considering global trends, particularly from the perspective of skills creation in diverse areas of legal practice.
Design/methodology/approach
The framework used draws on trends identified within an international collaborative research study in which both authors participated, titled “Developing a Blueprint for Global Legal Education”. This current paper stems from the premise that these recommendations can be further developed and better utilised if explored within a specific context. The methodology designed for this research consisted of two main components: a thorough analysis of the norms that regulate the education system and the professional practice in Mexico, and an extensive literature review that provided insights into the state of global trends in legal education.
Findings
This paper reveals that in Mexico having a well-designed and comprehensive legal framework is the first step to promote the creation of high-quality educational models.
Practical implications
The study analyses the current situation in Mexico within four global trends: (1) regulation of legal education and access to the profession; (2) building professional practice skills; (3) internationalisation of education and (4) incorporation of technology and responsible innovation.
Originality/value
The reflections are intended to promote better training of law students in the skills required to face the various challenges that the legal profession currently involves. This is under an approach that analyses global challenges and identifies the best practices to connect learning processes with in-demand professional skills.
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Acknowledgements
The authors acknowledge Thomas Guy Scott and Sonsoles Arias for their support in translating and elaborating this paper.
Citation
Zorrilla Noriega, A.M. and Sánchez Arias, M. (2023), "Challenges for skills creation in legal education: an analysis of the Mexican context in line with global trends", Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, Vol. 13 No. 6, pp. 1305-1317. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-03-2023-0059
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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