A law school in the Last Frontier? (File Image)
Every state in the country has at least one physical law school — except for one. Alaska, which is often categorized as a “legal desert,” does not have a brick-and-mortar law school, but thanks to an innovative educational partnership, that’s about to change.
As first reported by Alaska’s News Source, the University of Alaska Anchorage and Seattle University School of Law are working together to create the Alaska Hybrid Hub, which will allow prospective law students to attend law school in their home state, without relocating. Here’s some additional information:
The Hybrid Hub mirrors the Seattle University Flex JD program, a part-time hybrid model allowing students to attend occasional in-person weekend class sessions in Seattle, and complete the rest of their legal education on the UAA campus.
Alumni from both universities offered their support of the program, some planning to eventually make themselves available for networking events and eventually take on directing roles at UAA. Staff with both institutions signed a memorandum on of understanding on Thursday which aims to establish the hybrid hub.
Best of luck to the University of Alaska Anchorage and Seattle Law as they embark upon this unique partnership together. Prospective law students in Alaska will be thankful that they finally have a home base within the state where they can study law.
No physical law school in Alaska? No problem [Alaska’s News Source]
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