Weather Closure: Monday, February 23 Open or Close Alert Message
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Due to the expected winter storm, the University will close campus Monday, February 23.  We expect to resume normal operations on Tuesday morning. If conditions change, we will share updates promptly.

Campus Services During the Closure

While most in-person activities will pause, essential services will remain available. Public Safety and Facilities will be on campus throughout the storm, and the following services are expected to remain open or staffed:

• Residence Halls (RDs/RAs on duty)
• Dining
• Computer Labs
• Facilities/Housekeeping
• Health Services (TBD by Director)

Students living on campus should expect regular support from Residence Life and Public Safety.

Classes and Work During the Closure

Students
All offices and in-person activities are canceled for the day. In-person classes are canceled but may be held remotely at the discretion of faculty. Faculty will communicate directly, so please check your email and course site for updates. 

Classes that are already scheduled to be fully remote will continue as usual unless otherwise communicated by your instructor. 

Staff
Staff who are able to work remotely should coordinate with supervisors as appropriate. Staff whose work requires on-campus presence should follow supervisor guidance. 

Staying Informed

The University’s Inclement Weather Policy is available on the WNE website via the homepage banner. We will communicate any changes or reopening details through WNE Alert, email, and the University website.

Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility as we work to keep our community safe during the storm.

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Learning Outcomes

Empowering Excellence

In accordance with ABA Standards, Western New England University School of Law shall maintain a rigorous program of legal education that prepares its students, upon graduation, for admission to the bar and for effective, ethical, and responsible participation as members of the legal profession. The School of Law consistently seeks to improve its students’ educational experience and engages in ongoing evaluation of the Law School’s program of education, learning outcomes, and assessment methods to determine the degree of student attainment of competency in the learning outcomes and to make appropriate changes to improve the curriculum. The School of Law has established the following learning outcomes, which identify the knowledge, skills, and values it desires graduates to possess.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1
Graduates will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law.

Learning Outcome 2
Graduates will demonstrate competence in legal analysis, legal reasoning, and legal practice skills.

Learning Outcome 3
Graduates will demonstrate competence in problem-solving skills in the legal context.

Learning Outcome 4
Graduates will demonstrate competence in legal research and written and oral communication in the legal context.

Learning Outcome 5
Graduates will demonstrate the exercise of proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system.

Learning Outcome 6
Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and professionalism necessary for effective, ethical, and responsible participation as members of the legal profession in order to serve the public, the profession, and society. These additional skills may include interviewing, counseling, negotiation, trial practice, document drafting, conflict resolution, organization and management of legal work, collaboration, cultural competency, respect for persons and critical self‐evaluation.

Learning Outcome 7
Graduates will be prepared to continue to develop professional skills and attributes.