LAW STUDENT MOTIVATION, SATISFACTION, AND WELL-BEING:
This study explores the value of leadership and professional development curriculum in enhancing law students' motivation, satisfaction, and well-being. It delves into the impact of the law school environment on students' sense of purpose and autonomous motivation, presenting a curricular response focused on restoring purpose, supporting autonomy, and addressing well-being challenges through intentional leadership and development initiatives. Key components include leadership development, professional planning, and enhancing future legal professionals' well-being and success.
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LAW STUDENT MOTIVATION, SATISFACTION, AND WELL-BEING: THE VALUE OF A LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM DOUGLAS BLAZE E. E. Overton and Art Stolnitz Professor of Law Director, Institute for Professional Leadership
Self-Determination Theory Professors Deci and Ryan (Rochester) Comprehensive theory of human motivation Forty years of supporting research Driving force: three fundamental psychological needs
Fundamental Psychological Needs Self-Determination Terminology Daniel Pink Terminology Competence Autonomy Relatedness Mastery Autonomy Purpose
Impact of Law School: Sheldon and Krieger (2004, 2007) Significant decline in SWB Intrinsic values displaced by extrinsic values Decline in autonomous motivation Dampening of original sense of purpose
Curricular Response Intentional leadership/professional development curriculum Restore/maintain sense of purpose Support student s autonomy Reinforce relevance of teaching/learning focus - mastery Address well-being challenges
Curricular Response Possible components: Leadership development Professional planning Future of the legal profession Mentoring Pro bono and public service Positive psychology
