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UChicago has adopted mandatory pass/fail (self.LawSchool)
submitted 3 days ago by silentnoon
Dean emailed students this morning.
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[–]magicmagininja1L 145 points146 points147 points 3 days ago (1 child)
oh how the mighty have fallen
[–]westcoast1331 7 points8 points9 points 2 days ago (0 children)
That
[–]dark1150 74 points75 points76 points 3 days ago (25 children)
Lol, is Notre Dame all alone?
[–]Catacyst 92 points93 points94 points 3 days ago (2 children)
We'Re A dIfFeReNt KiNd Of LaW sChOoL
[–]TheWildWhistlepig1L 36 points37 points38 points 3 days ago (1 child)
Baylor too(?)
[–]CrownFlame 7 points8 points9 points 3 days ago (12 children)
I was just going to ask if anyone knew of any school that has not gone pass/fail yet lol
[–]CaptainRetake 5 points6 points7 points 2 days ago (4 children)
Texas Tech has yet to make an announcement, Dean hinted at optional pass/fail in an email last week.
[–]Disaffected_Citizen -1 points0 points1 point 2 days ago (1 child)
Just makes them more attractive in the job market.
[–]goodamerica 16 points17 points18 points 3 days ago (2 children)
Can someone post the announcement? Really want to see the reasoning . Thank you!
[–]lsthrowaway123453L 48 points49 points50 points 2 days ago (1 child)
Not going to post the announcement, but -- in a surprising turn of events -- Dean Miles used the word "compassion[]."
[–]Lonely-Definition 30 points31 points32 points 3 days ago (1 child)
Damn, I was hoping to be able to continue to disparage them for not doing so.
[–]Virtual_Insurance 50 points51 points52 points 3 days ago (0 children)
Let your wrath fall on Notre Dame, please.
[–]TrillboBaggins2L 4 points5 points6 points 2 days ago (0 children)
Good.
[–][deleted] 2 days ago (1 child)
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[–]silentnoon[S] 9 points10 points11 points 2 days ago (0 children)
Spring, which includes the Winter/Spring cumulative grades for two of the 1L classes. Winter exams were in early March and will be graded on the usual curve.
[–]polite-as-fuck3L[🍰] 5 points6 points7 points 2 days ago (2 children)
So, which schools are still enforcing opt in at this point?
[–]dont-pm-me-tacos3L 3 points4 points5 points 2 days ago (1 child)
UGA and GSU both just have adjusted curves with no option for P/F .... 😑
[–]surfpenguinz 2 points3 points4 points 2 days ago (0 children)
I can't believe it!
[–]solemniguana 5 points6 points7 points 2 days ago (1 child)
Let's see the email
[–]chimkinnn 27 points28 points29 points 2 days ago (0 children)
Text from Dean Miles's email:
Dear Students,
On March 24th, I let you know that we would begin the term with the status quo on grading practices, and that we would continue to watch developments and make adjustments if the situation warranted. After much deliberation, the Law School will adopt a mandatory Emergency Pass/Emergency Fail grading scale for the Spring Quarter of 2020.
This policy was reached after much discussion among the faculty. Thoughtful and insightful input from students, employers, administrators, and accreditors, as well as the experience of our first week of remote teaching, informed these discussions. I appreciate the many students who wrote to me and others to express their preferences and offer suggestions. Views on this question varied widely, and there were many creative ideas for alternative approaches. The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented circumstance that presented equities and interests that are difficult to balance. It is clear that no solution will be perfect.
This decision will disappoint many students. The opportunity to receive grades under the Law School’s usual system was important to many students as they pursue personal and professional goals. For some students, the grading system factored into their academic plans over quarters and years.
These considerations must be weighed against the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has significantly altered the personal lives and living circumstances of many students. The unexpected and significant burdens of illness, family care, and economic distress threaten some students’ ability to participate in academic life in the usual ways. Any time our students face personal challenges, we seek to make individualized accommodations to allow them to continue their studies. It has become clear over the past two weeks that the extension of stay-at-home orders, the substantial uncertainty of the duration of the crisis, and the unusual need for accommodations make this school-wide change a compassionate step.
The Law School remains dedicated to a distinctive and empowering legal education. Our faculty holds itself and our students to a high academic standard, and our usual grading system is, in our normal operation, an important means of providing feedback to students on their academic progress. It has never been our only means of doing so, and during the Spring Quarter, we will continue our other ways of offering students meaningful feedback. The Law School’s commitment to academic excellence is an enduring value, and our temporary suspension of our usual grading practices will not diminish it.
I hope that the first week of Spring Quarter has demonstrated that the excitement and power of teaching at the Law School will be just as great in the remote format as they are in person. We wish that we could convene with you in our usual classrooms and clinic rooms. Our faculty have been working hard to transition to remote teaching, and I know that under the circumstances, you will bring your usual insights and thoughtfulness to class discussions, too. Our learning in Spring Quarter can be just as satisfying and engaging as it usually is, regardless of the technology or grading policy.
Even with the suspension of our usual grading practices, Spring Quarter may present challenges for students. The Law School will continue to offer new ways of making class content accessible to students who are navigating unanticipated obstacles. For example, recordings of each class will be available in Canvas, and many faculty have adjusted their methods for class participation. Students who are in need of accommodations or assistance will continue to work with Dean Todd and his team as you always have when the need arises. We also look forward to remaining connected with you through virtual coffee messes, student roundtables, and other events.
Irrespective of the grading policy, I know that many of you are concerned about the impact of the pandemic on your careers. The Law School will, of course, support you during this uncertain time as we always do. Our faculty will recommend you as enthusiastically as ever, and our Office of Career Services will provide its signature individualized guidance and extensive programming.
There will be questions on how the mandatory Emergency Pass/Emergency Fail system for Spring Quarter will apply in specific instances, and more details on the implementation of this policy will follow shortly. If this change influences your choice of courses in Spring Quarter, remember that the Add/Drop deadline is Friday, April 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM.
You have my best wishes for an intellectually engaging Spring Quarter and especially for safety and good health.
Sincerely,
Tom Miles
[–]romevi 1 point2 points3 points 2 days ago (0 children)
DePaul gave us the option, but it's not mandatory.
[–]Both_Writer 0 points1 point2 points just now (0 children)
/u/arweavethis
[–]darthuwu 0 points1 point2 points 2 days ago (3 children)
Is pass or fail good or bad? Not in law school and never had a class like that.
[–]nosamason7 10 points11 points12 points 2 days ago (0 children)
Due to the current health situation, yes, P/F is preferred by most students.
[+]poor_word_choice comment score below threshold-8 points-7 points-6 points 2 days ago (1 child)
Good if you want to barely pass, bad if you’re an A student
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