Preparing Future Generations of Lawyers for Legal Practice: What's Supervision Got to Do with it?

Abstract

The authors acknowledge the assistance of John Briton and Lyn Aitken in relation to the Legal Services Commission Supervision Practices Checks, along with Zoe Rathus for her contributions to research that has generated this article. We also acknowledge the helpful assistance of the three anonymous referees. Naturally, none of those mentioned are responsible for any deficiencies in the article itself. P century.P 2 0 2 0 F 3 P Until this time, 'an experiential, practical approach'

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“…114 Without clear guidance and support, students will struggle to appreciate the complexities and practicalities of the environment in which they are working. 115 This may be accentuated when students are dealing with particularly challenging matters and adopt unsuitable practices as a result. 116 Clients may suffer if students fail to gather key information and address all of the legal issues.…”

Work-Based Learning Conceptual Framework for Effective Incorporation of Soft Skills Among Students of Vocational and Technical Institutions

“…Make public sector support available to the private sector, such as allowing industry-based mentors to attend government-run, in-service courses for instructors and assessors. Planning the programme should be such that it is compatible with the time unit of the college, however, ensuring intensity of contacts; this is because the more intensive the contacts where the employer acts as a trainer, facilitator, mentor, assessor, and tutor, the more the effectiveness of the WBL programme [33]. Piloting of WBL in chosen industries is an important aspect of the preparation; it is essential to establish collaborations between institutions and employer groups.…”

“…Supervision in WBL systems has been described as an essential factor in student success, therefore, a supervisor ought to properly recognize the role of supervision, and be proficient in the knowledge and resources needed for successful supervision [32]. Good supervision essential elements include instruction, modeling, supervised practice, and feedback [33]. Supervision is challenging, however, it enhances effective learning for students and positive work-study experience [34].…”