Online Legal Training in Second Life

Online law degrees are limited in acceptance and usability. But, a new Second Life seminar is helping some California lawyers keep up with their training. Recently, a group of students gathered online to discuss legal issues in virtual worlds.

Legal Pad describes the Second Life scenario:

"About 25 avatars gathered in the online room, some decked out in professional suits, and one in a Victorian-era dress and hat, said San Francisco immigration lawyer Geri Kahn. “I think there was at least one animal in there,” said Kahn, one of the series’ organizers.

Though there were apparently no fantastic half-man half-dragon avatars hovering in the simulated conference room and breathing smoke, the event was exciting for other reasons. One: As far as Kahn can tell, SL Bar Association’s seminar was the first professionally accredited legal seminar in Second Life. SL Bar Association’s program was recently approved for continuing legal education credit by the State Bar of California and for CPD in the United Kingdom, Kahn said."

Many students enjoy the interaction that comes with virtual world lectures. But, it can be a bit difficult to keep professional decorum when outrageous outfits and characters are the norm.

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