William Byrnes
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Professor William Byrnes, associate dean at Texas A&M University’s law school, is the author of 30 books and other publications. William Byrnes is a pioneer in the field of distance education, having created the first online master of laws program from an accredited school in 1994.
Law schools are increasingly choosing to offer educational options online, though there is still some resistance from those that feel in-person learning is the only way to get an effective degree. The legal profession is changing, however. Perhaps because of the difficult economy, law schools are seeing up to a 40 percent decrease in enrollment. Online learning may be the solution to keeping students abreast of the newest information and technology in law while keeping the schools running.
Distance education can allow for flexible hours with no commute, for those who need to be able to keep their day jobs. By offering online programming, schools can serve a much larger population of students than could be reasonably held in a physical classroom. As the economy and the capabilities of technology evolve, online education may be the best way to stay flexible and evolve with a school’s studentship.
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