LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD
KU EDITION
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1996 3A
Michael Hoefflich is dean of KU's School of Law.
RENÉE KNOEBER/JOURNAL-WORLD PHOTO
KU law school classes move into high-tech
- Computer technology is moving rapidly into law education, says Kansas University's law school dean.
BY DAVE TOPLIKAR
JOURNAL-WORLD WRITEP
It might be a while before notebook computers and CD-ROM disks replace yellow legal pads and hefty law books.
But computer and communications technology has rapidly moved into the field of legal education.
"Our biggest discussion this year is going to be computerization and technology," says Michael Hoefflich, dean of Kansas University's School of Law.
"We're all struggling with not only how we use technology, but how we teach with it," said Hoeflich, who has been the school's dean for three years.
In a recent survey of last year's entry class, 92 percent either had a computer or had access to a computer, he said.
"So basically, we've come to realize that the student body is computerized and we're trying to figure out how to use that and make their education more relevant." Hoefflich said.
Along those lines, the law school is offering a new class using the internet and video-conferencing. Hoelfich said.
"It's something brand new — no law school has ever done before." Hoefflich said.
The class will be taught by Peter Martin, a law professor from Cornell University's law school in Ithaca, N.Y. Students will be from law schools at KU, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and the University of Iowa in Iowa City.
In other areas, the school will be putting much more material on computer disks, and the school's faculty members will distribute more material to students by e-mail. he said.
Hoeflich said despite drops of 15 to 25 percent nationally in applications to law schools, KU's law school has kept its enrollment at 500 students each year.
"We found ourselves actually up
1 percent in applications," he said.
1 percent in applications, he said. One of the reasons for the national drop in applications has been the increasing costs of a legal education, he said.
"One of the things we hear more and more from students is that KU is a high-quality school at a very low price," he said.
The tuition at most private law schools is four to five times the tuition that KU charges, he said.
"It's a terrific value," he said.
In-state students pay $2,100 per semester, based on $134 per credit hour for 15 hours plus a $211 campus fee. Out-of-state students pay $5,446 per semester, based on $349 per credit hour for 15 hours plus a $211 campus fee, he said.
For in-state students, "three year's tuition at KU is in many cases, less than one semester's tuition at a private law school," he said.
One trend the law school has experienced is getting more nontraditional students — those who are older and have decided to change careers.
"We have an increasing number of students who are coming
back after a number of years in the work force," he said. "We have a lot of students who are older."
The school has tried to reschedule classes to accommodate the schedules of those students, he said.
"Last year I rescheduled my contracts class so students could get their kids to day care," he said.
This fall, there will be a half-day of orientation at the school specifically for students with families, he said.
Some of the students are in their 50s. Two are ministers. Some have had careers in the military, in nursing, as a physician or a pharmacist and even in the FBI
"You name it, we've got just about everybody coming from every profession," he said. "It's a real wide variety of people. Many are married and many have children."
Does our society have too many lawyers?
"We need all the good lawyers we can get," he said.
Last year's highlights for the academic year were visits from Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and from retired Justice Byron White, who came to give lectures on law and government as a part of the Stephenson Lectures in Law and Government.
The visits will include a lecture from Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Oct. 3.
Anue K. Bingaman, an assistant U.S. Attorney General in charge of the antitrust division of
une Justice Department, will also visit the school Sept. 19 on antitrust enforcement in the Clinton Administration.
This year's highlights include a symposium Sept. 26-27 on how to define the roles of the national and state governments in the American federal system. Participants from universities around the country will address the question from historical, political and theoretical perspectives.
There are two visiting faculty members at the school this year.
The visiting Rice professor, Boudewijn Sirks, is from the University of Amsterdam in The Netherlands. He will teach comparative law and law in the Pacific Rim.
Olivia Robinson, from the University of Glascoe in Scotland, will return to teach a course on the European legal institutions.
The school is continuing to expand its program in Native American tribal law and sovereignty.
"As part of that program we will continue to have faculty exchange with Haskell (Indian Nations University)." Hoeflich said.
The school has also reorganized its career services offices, under the direction of Crystal Mai.
They have plans for setting up off-campus interview programs in other cities, such as Wichita and Tulsa, Hoeflich said. The school also expects to expand outreach efforts, including off-site interviewing in area cities.
Your New York Life Agent in Lawrence is
JESSE C. FORD
CD Renewing? Unhappy with Interest Rates?
CALL ME!
New York Life Insurance Company
209 Deerfield Lane
Lawrence, KS 66044
913-749-5294
Life, Health and Group Insurance
Annuities • Pension Plans
Don't cut this out to
SAVE
$100
at Taco Bell.
Coupon not valid anytime
Not a real manufacturer's coupon
Coupon #00-96
Most burger combos are at least $2.99. But 1 has four Extreme Value Combos for only $1.99 means every time you buy a $1.99 Extreme Value Combat on Taco Bell, you're saving at a dollar no Coupons. No hassles. Just great Combos. from tacos to burritos, each with a medium drink. Such an incredible value we had to call it extreme. Do something different, save a dollar and enjoy a meal more exciting than a boring burger.
Most burger combs are at least $2.99. But Taco Bella has four Extreme Value Combs for only $1.99. Which
Af participating locations. Price excludes tax. ©1996 Taco Bell Corp.
NOTHING ORDINARY ABOUT IT.
©1994 Tenn Bell Group
LAWRENCE TAE·KWON·DO SCHOOL
(Technique for Body Restraint)
HAP-KI-DO • SUN-DO • KUM-DO
(Meditation)
Self-Defense • Self-Confidence • Self-Discipline • Self-Esteem
KUM-DO (Sword Art)
We are small, but Lawrence Tae-Kwon-Do School provides one of the world's most comprehensive martial arts programs. The total programing includes Tae-Kwon-Do, Hap-Ki-Do, Kum-Do and Sun-Do.
With serious martial arts training, good discipline, and excellent workouts, you will experience an increase in your health, strength, discipline, character, and self-value in Lawrence Tae-Kwon-Do School.
Tae-Kwon-Do:
Tae means foot, Kwon means fist, and Do means way (of art). Tae-Kwon-Do uniquely originated in Korea several thousand years ago. The combined movements of hands and feet have been used to create thousands of forms and techniques. It provides superior self-defense skills and meets effective exercise routines, helping to burn a maximum of 600 to 1600 calories in a 60 minute work-out.
Hap-Ki-Do:
This martial art teaches defensive techniques against aggression. The methods consist of falling, rolling, throwing, bending, twisting hitting, breaking, squeezing, choking opening, joint-locking, pressing, etc. This art teaches how the weak overcome the strong and tenderness controls rigidness. This excellent self-defense art should be everybody's business. A few lessons give comprehensive knowledge of Self-defense. Call for Private Lessons.
Kum-Do:
Kum-Do (pronounced Kuhm-Do) is a martial art of sword techniques. In Kum-Do, when eyes feet, spirit, and sword meet into one through the focused flow of movements, the training meets its perfection. At this focused mental status, the soul and power of sword sublimate into mystic movements of harmonious freedom. The sword player pursues this oneness of spirit and the sword: an experience of excellence in martial art.
Sun-Do:
This is a meditation discipline - no religious aspect whatsoever. The increased Ki (pronounced Ke) energy achieved through the meditation provides mental, spiritual, and physical powers for your life. Sun-Do (pronounced Suhn-Do) is the basic root of martial arts training and the ultimate end as well. This is the supreme level of all martial arts. It does increase health and is known to extend life-span. We have class every Sunday.
Lessons of Healing Arts: Ki Energy, Acupuncture, Acupressure, & Vital Points.
- Seamless Integration of Mind and Body
- Excellent Neuro-Muscular Coordination
- Superb Calisthenic Exercise
- Flexibility and Strength
- Release of Tension
In today's environment, are you concerned about the safety and sound character of you and your loved ones? Our school's programs may be helpful.
In martial arts, an untrained mind is dangerous. Therefore, we put our utmost efforts into helping students form a well-disciplined character who cherishs values and pursues goals.
Classes: Mon. thru Sun. (Martial Arts Meditation)
& Tots class
Whole family
Welcome!!
"Join now and make raising your kids easier."
- Attend class as many times as you like * No Initiation Fee * No Contract Necessary
Chief Instructor: Master Ki-June Park, Ph.D.
Learn Martial Arts from an original Master A Martial Arts student since 1955
MASTER KI-JUNE PARK, PH.D.
"It is easy to start!" call 843-2121 Lawrence (10th & Mass.) Oskaloosa Baldwin