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1 Law Student Motivation, Satisfaction, and Well-Being:
The Value of a Leadership and Professional Development Curriculum Douglas blaze E. E. Overton and Art Stolnitz Professor of Law Director, Institute for Professional Leadership

2 Self-Determination Theory
Professors Deci and Ryan (Rochester) Comprehensive theory of human motivation Forty years of supporting research Driving force: three fundamental psychological needs

3 Fundamental Psychological Needs
Daniel Pink Terminology Self-Determination Terminology Competence Autonomy Relatedness Mastery Autonomy Purpose

4 Impact of Law School: Sheldon and Krieger (2004, 2007)
Significant decline in SWB Intrinsic values displaced by extrinsic values Decline in autonomous motivation Dampening of original sense of purpose

5 Intentional leadership/professional development curriculum
Curricular Response Intentional leadership/professional development curriculum Restore/maintain sense of purpose Support student’s autonomy Reinforce relevance of teaching/learning focus - mastery Address well-being challenges

6 Possible components: Leadership development Professional planning
Curricular Response Possible components: Leadership development Professional planning Future of the legal profession Mentoring Pro bono and public service Positive psychology


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