Cardozo Revamps Curriculum, Greater Focus on Practical Skills
September 18, 2014 National Jurist - Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University in New York has announced a restructuring of its upper level curriculum in addition to the opening of a new clinic and a new law initiative. Changes will affect J.D. students beginning in May 2014 and all students thereafter. Additionally the law school launched a tech startup clinic — a transactional legal clinic offering services to New York City tech companies.
The law school also announced the Cardozo Data Law Initiative, a program that will prepare students for careers in the fields of information governance, e-discovery, data privacy and cyber security. The initiative offers students a certificate if they meet the requisite number of relevant courses and externship credits.
After a year-long evaluation of the current curriculum, law school administrators announced a plan to restructure the curriculum for second and third year students. Additional professional concentrations have also been added in order to link study and practice. A practical lawyering skills class will also be required.