April M. Barton Dean and Professor of LawDuquesne University Thomas R. Kline School of Law Why is teaching leadership in law schools important? I believe in guiding a leadership mindset that emphasizes ethics, character and values. Leadership development instills within our students a deep desire to serve others, pursue justice and act with integrity in

Martin H. BrinkleyDean and William Rand Keenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor University of North Carolina School of Law Why is teaching leadership in law schools important? As de Tocqueville said in the 1830s, in America lawyers are the class that exercises restraint on the dangerous potential of a public carried away by populist passion.  That role

By Tania LumaAssistant Dean, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion & Clinical ProfessorLoyola University Chicago School of Law Leadership within legal academia is often discussed in terms of how individuals can direct others for a greater purpose. Which is needed. Lawyers often serve as leaders in society.  Lawyers take on many types of leadership roles—in law firms,

Leah TeagueProfessor and Director of Leadership Development Program Baylor Law School Why is teaching leadership in law schools important? Three reasons teaching leadership in law schools is important: If you teach a leadership course, what’s the title and brief description of the course? Leadership Engagement and Development (LEAD) If you use a textbook or book,

Kellye Y. TestyExecutive Director and CEO, AALS Why is teaching leadership in law schools important? Lawyers are called upon to be leaders in one capacity or another. Leadership is a skill that can be learned and helps lawyers be effective in serving their clients and causes, in helping their organizations thrive, and in strengthening the

In Memoriam Susan R. JonesProfessor of Clinical Law Why is teaching leadership in law schools important? Teaching leadership in law schools is part of professional development identity and professional responsibility. I’ve been inspired by Professor Rhode’s book, Lawyers as Leaders and Professor Anthony Thompson’s book, Dangerous Leaders:  How and Why Lawyers Must Be Taught to Lead.

Aric ShortProfessor of Law; Director of 1L MentoringTexas A&M University School of Law Why is teaching leadership in law schools important? While our students will lead in various capacities when they graduate (and even before), I think a more pressing reason to teach leadership is to encourage students to first lead themselves. The practice of

Hillary A. SaleAgnes Williams Sesquicentennial Professor of Leadership and Corporate Governance and Professor of ManagementGeorgetown University  Why is teaching leadership in law schools important? It’s a great way for students to examine their purpose in being a lawyer and to take ownership of their careers and opportunities.  If you teach a leadership course, what’s the

Tania LumaAssistant Dean, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion & Clinical ProfessorLoyola University Chicago School of Law Why is teaching leadership in law schools important? Lawyers often serve as leaders in society. Lawyers take on many leadership roles—in law firms, all three branches of state and federal government, academic institutions, businesses, philanthropic and not-for-profit organizations, the volunteer