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Many other law schools grade classes on a pass/fail basis, particularly in the first year, but HLS continues to use a letter grading system. Students say that letter grades cause increased pressure and competition.
The faculty recently rejected one pass/fail grading proposal but is considering another in which professors would have the option of giving six different grades: three gradations of honors, pass, low pass and fail.
A spring 1999 McKinsey & Co. study commissioned by HLS suggested a series of improvements--mainly in the areas of class size and grading policy--although law school officials say that the current changes were in the planning stages even before the study was conducted.
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In contrast, seminars foster an environment conducive to student-faculty relationships, not only because of their small size, but also because of their focus on discussion. The pass/fail grading scheme gives students the freedom to focus entirely on learning and experimenting within the subject. In short, seminars are a refreshing...