More BSU v. U of I
I was a little surprised that the local media thought that the U of I opening a t-shirt shop in downtown was a news story. And the Governor and Mayor show up? Was it news when Palmer Cash opened up downtown? At any rate in the ongoing rivalry between the two schools I think it is worth noting that while U of I is breaking its arm patting itself on the back for opening a merchandising storefront, Boise State has opened an academic storefront downtown on Main Street. Probably enough said there.
Before I leave the subject of U of I though, I am absolutely confounded about this “3rd year law” thing that U of I is proposing to host in the old Ada County Courthouse. I’m confounded because U of I law students have always had the option to do their third year here in Boise - so what’s the news? It still remains to be seem as to what will happen with the U of I law school’s maybe move to Boise - the new space will certainly aid that effort. But what I’m waiting for at least, is word about programming. My guess is that U of I won’t offer anything that will fit the needs of Boise based students, i.e., night classes for working professionals and streamlined financial assistance. Those will certainly be hallmarks of the Concordia program.
And while we’re on the subject of lawyers - there are so many negative comments about lawyers every time there’s an article about either of the law schools. I don’t get it. News flash to the unaware: those with law degrees do lots more than chase ambulances. Lawyers start and manage companies that employ people (Blackfin, and Keynetics are a couple in town that come to mind). Trus Joist and Washington Group were headed by managers with law degrees. I know “lawyers” who run web companies, “lawyers” that run non-profits, and “lawyers” that found start-ups. Yeah, its usually a good thing when a boat full of lawyers sinks, but there is absolutely nothing negative about new law schools coming to Boise.
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By Dave Arkoosh, September 10, 2010 @ 5:49 am
Chris, a full third year has never been offered in Boise up until this year. Semester-in-practice was available, but never a full course load. That’s the third year in Boise offering. The new facility is intended, at some point, to allow the school to offer all three years in Boise.
By admin, September 13, 2010 @ 2:57 pm
Dave: Thanks for the update! What I really hope the U of I will do is offer a Seattle U like curriculum - i.e., a four year program that working professionals can do at night. That would be a huge win for Idaho.