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Peer reviewedColeman, Phyllis G.; Jarvis, Robert M.; Shellow, Ronald A. – Journal of Law and Education, 1997
Persons with the Disorder of Written Expression (DWE) regularly commit errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, and paragraph organization. If, with reasonable modifications, a student can produce an acceptable written product, law schools must provide such accommodations. Administrators must create appropriate accommodations for students…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Court Litigation, Higher Education, Law Students
Peer reviewedZirkel, Perry A. – Journal of Law and Education, 1998
In the July 1997 issue of "Journal of Law and Education" (EJ 552 042), three professors describe Disorder of Written Expression (DWE) and prescribe that law schools must create appropriate accommodations for students with DWE which do not alter school's basic program of instruction. Reviews this argument, introduces counterpoint (EA 535…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Court Litigation, Higher Education, Law Schools
Peer reviewedHunsicker, J. Freedley – Journal of Law and Education, 1998
Law schools should avoid diluting writing standards. Writing skills and law skills are nonnegotiable, and DWE students not "otherwise qualified" under Americans with Disabilities Act. Comparable case is that of Casey Martin, professional golfer; federal magistrate judge allowed Martin to ride in cart in PGA tournaments. Contends that ADA…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Court Litigation, Golf, Higher Education
