Royal University’s Faulty of Law Implement Alternative 3: Integrated Law Practice Program

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary        

1.0 Introduction        

2.0 Analysis        

2.1 Stress Indicators        

2.2 Which Current Issues Are Causing Stress?        

2.3 How Does The Prioritization Of Stakeholders Affect Decision-Making?        

2.4 What External Factors Could Affect Profitability?        

2.5 Which Ethical Implications Must Be Considered?        

3.0 Alternatives        

3.1 Alternative 1: Increasing Tuition        

3.2 Alternative 2: Increasing Class Sizes        

3.3 Alternative 3: Integrated Law Practice Program        

4.0 Recommendation        

4.1 Phase 1 – Cultivate        

4.2 Phase 2 – Contact        

4.3 Phase 3 – Continue        

Conclusion        

Exhibit 1: Stakeholder Hierarchy        

Exhibit 2: Summarized CCPESTEL        

Exhibit 3: Ethical Perspectives        

Exhibit 4: Ethical Decision Tests        

Exhibit 5: Decision Criteria        

Exhibit 6: Decision Matrix        

Exhibit 7: Implementation Plan        

Exhibit 8: Financial Implications        

Exhibit 9: Timeline        

Executive Summary

Royal University has an excellent and long-standing reputation as one of the best universities in Canada; however the increasingly competitive environment among Canadian Law Schools is currently threatening its position at the leading edge of legal education. As a result, they are seeking an effective solution to maintain their coveted position. In addition to the increasing competition, the collapse of the student articling system and bleak job market has raised ethical concerns surrounding Canadian Law Schools’ policies and practices. After analyzing the current situation from both internal and external perspectives, three alternatives were identified as possible strategic solutions for Royal University to consider:

These alternatives were weighed against the criteria of pillar standards, societal concerns, financial impact, and ethical decision tests to determine the best possible solution moving forward.

It is recommended that Royal University’s Faulty of Law implement Alternative 3: Integrated Law Practice Program. This alternative is based on a Virtuous Corporation approach and satisfies all four established criteria. Implementing a new integrated law practice program will allow Royal University to maintain its position at the leading edge of education while adhering to ethical standards. A three-phase strategy has been developed to ensure successful implementation.