by Louis D. Bilionis and Neil W. Hamilton
From NALP PDQ
November 2022

Read Part 1: Understanding the Unique Requirements

Read Part 2: Action Steps to Benefit Students, Law Schools, and the Legal Profession

Read Part 3: Cross-Cultural Competency, Equal Access, and the Elimination of Bias, Discrimination, and Racism

The July/August 2022 Bulletin+ featured a review of Hamilton and Bilionis’ new book, Law Student Professional Development: Bridging Law School, Student, and Employer Goals. 

Louis D. Bilionis is Dean Emeritus and Droege Professor of Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law and a Fellow at the Holloran Center. An experienced administrator, teacher, and scholar, he has focused on strategies for leading change in legal education, with particular attention to improved support for the law student’s formation of professional identity. 

Neil W. Hamilton is the Thomas and Patricia Holloran Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions at the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law. He is the author of numerous books and articles, including ROADMAP: The Law Student’s Guide to Preparing and Implementing a Successful Plan for Meaningful Employment (2d ed. ABA Books 2018), which received the American Bar Association’s Gambrell Award for excellence in professionalism.