Law and design thinking: Preparing graduates for the future of legal work
The rapidly evolving legal landscape is changing the nature of law and increasing the need for lawyers to acquire new skills and capabilities suited to the future of legal work. Australia's first dedicated design thinking unit in undergraduate law - Queensland University of Technology's (Q...
Saved in:
Published in | Alternative law journal Vol. 47; no. 2; pp. 118 - 123 |
---|---|
Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Clayton, Vic
SAGE Publications
01.06.2022
Legal Service Bulletin Co-Operative Ltd |
Subjects | |
Online Access | Get full text |
Cover
Loading…
Summary: | The rapidly evolving legal landscape is changing the nature of law and increasing the need for lawyers to acquire new skills and capabilities suited to the future of legal work. Australia's first dedicated design thinking unit in undergraduate law - Queensland University of Technology's (QUTs) Law and Design Thinking - teaches students to respond to legal challenges in innovative and creative ways. Three years on, this unit provides a valuable case study that establishes design thinking as an essential addition to traditional legal curricula and one that will ensure graduates are equipped for the future of work. |
---|---|
Bibliography: | Alternative Law Journal, Vol. 47, No. 2, Jun 2022, 118-123 Informit, Melbourne (Vic) |
ISSN: | 1037-969X 2398-9084 |
DOI: | 10.1177/1037969X211065189 |