No. 41 (2026): enero-junio
Research articles

Legal education in the digital age: tensions, resistances and opportunities

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Published 2025-11-19

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Prince Tritto, P., Galbán-Lozano, S.-E., & Meza-Mejía, M.- del-C. (2025). Legal education in the digital age: tensions, resistances and opportunities. Revista Panamericana De Pedagogía, 41. https://doi.org/10.21555/rpp.3557

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Abstract

This article explores the convergence between traditional legal education and emerging technological skills, addressing the educational metamorphosis facing law in the digital age. Through a comparative assessment of curricula and interviews of practicing jurists, it examines the transformations needed in the academic curriculum to prepare 21st century jurists. It highlights the tensions between tradition and innovation, highlighting the need to integrate advanced technological skills into legal education to ensure competitiveness and efficiency in professional practice. The study reveals a significant dichotomy among educational institutions: while some cling to traditional paradigms, others are moving towards an interdisciplinary education that combines law and technology. Resistance and benefits of the use of digital tools in legal practice are evaluated, underlining the importance of training jurists with a deep understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on the legal field.

Keywords

  • Academic curriculum,
  • Artificial Intelligence,
  • Educational transformation,
  • Interdisciplicary education,
  • Legal education,
  • Legal tech,
  • Technological skills
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