REINVESTIGATING LEGAL EDUCATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: INNOVATION AS THE KEY TO SOCIAL AND LEGAL REFORM
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The rapid advancement of digital technology has fundamentally transformed the social, economic, and legal landscape. In this context, legal education in Indonesia faces an urgent need to undergo transformation in order to produce graduates who not only understand legal doctrines but are also capable of adapting to digital dynamics and the complexity of contemporary social issues. Traditional legal education, which has long theoretical and normative approaches, must be restructured with a strong focus on innovation as a driving force of reform.
Innovation in legal education encompasses the digitalization of learning processes through the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS), the integration of artificial intelligence in legal case studies, and the development of curricula that are responsive to emerging digital legal issues such as data protection, cybercrime, smart contracts, and blockchain technology.
This article critically examines the structural challenges within the current legal education system, including limited digital literacy among faculty, inadequate infrastructure for online learning, and the lack of interdisciplinary integration within the curriculum. On the other hand, it proposes innovative strategies for reform, such as technology-based pedagogy, the creation of digital legal ecosystems on campuses, and strengthened collaboration between educational institutions, government bodies, and the private sector to develop high-quality legal professionals.
Through this approach, legal education is expected not only to produce technically competent legal practitioners and scholars but also to cultivate agents of change who are sensitive to social justice, sustainability, and global developments. Ultimately, innovation in legal education becomes a critical foundation for successful social reform and legal system transformation in Indonesia's digital era.
Keywords: Legal education, digital transformation, educational innovation, social reform, legal technology, law curriculum, digital era.
