According to a survey by the National Association for Law Placement, law firm associates who had participated in more practical learning in law school found the experience valuable.
As reported by New York Lawyer, “clinics and externships are gaining in popularity, as newer associates reported higher rates of participation in those courses than did earlier associate classes.” Of the experiential learning reported by the associates, practical skills courses were most popular, followed by pro bono work, externships, and legal clinics. Yet, in terms of usefulness, the skills courses and pro bono work didn’t rate as highly. Regardless, it seems that those now in the workforce have found value in the more practical aspects of their legal education, which serves to underscore its significance.
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