Insights on the Use of Technology & Online Classes in Imparting Legal Education at Master’s Level

Abstract

In 1965, Gordon Moore came up with a prediction that technology will double itself in every two year. Though there has been certain volatility in his prediction but the essence of it still remains intact. After the invention of retail internet, the prospects of technological advancement have only skyrocketed and this can be seen, without doubt in the times of coronavirus pandemic. Due to COVID-19, educational institutions across the world have been suspended and virtual classes have replaced the traditional face to face lectures all over the world. In this current scenario, it seems that this trend is likely to continue and accelerate with time. Law is a subject which has diverse facets, and its intensity starts from the very beginning. Studying law requires immense reading habit, thirst for knowledge, teamwork, research skills, particularly at master's level, where there is special emphasis on research papers and dissertation. This is not possible without teacher-student interaction which provides a scope for immediate feedback and evaluation.This paper evaluates the use of technology and online classes in imparting legal education at master's level. The study captures and examines the perception of a master level law student about online classes. An Online survey has been conducted on 60 students pursuing LLM from Galgotia University. Students have been questioned about the strength and weaknesses of e-learning, ranging from internet glitches, preparedness to designing and effectiveness of learning in online classes. Educational challenges have also been addressed by analyzing how the structure of online education can be improved through one-on-one interaction. A recommendation emanating from this research is that the academic institutions need to explore the advance technology to reach more students more effectively.