Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
The legal profession is facing an era of change driven by technological advancements, environmental crises, shifting client expectations, and evolving societal norms. This article argues that flexibility and resilience are not just positive personality traits but essential legal skills that should be intentionally cultivated in law school curricula. By integrating adaptability into legal education—through emphasizing the evolving nature of law, incorporating interdisciplinary approaches, reshaping assessments, and fostering collaborative learning—law schools can better equip students to navigate an unpredictable future. Encouraging law students to embrace flexibility and resilience as a professional skill will not only enhance their long-term success but also strengthen the legal profession’s ability to lead in times of transformation.
Recommended Citation
Alsbrook, Margie, "Flexibility and Resilience are Essential Legal Skills" (2025). Articles. 133.
https://digitalcommons.law.mercer.edu/fac_pubs/133