This petition serves as an appeal to the administration of the Norman Manley Law School to reconsider their decision to have face-to-face tutorials for year 1 students in the upcoming semester. Currently, students from across the Caribbean region find it difficult or even impossible to travel due to the health risks, financial strain and border closures caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic. If you are an incoming student to the Law School and find yourself unable to travel to Jamaica for the upcoming semester you are encouraged to stand with us and make your voice heard. Sign this petition if you support online lectures, tutorials and seminars for the first semester of the 2020/2021 academic year.
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August 11, 2020
I honestly did not think this would take off like this but seeing so many people feeling the same way is overwhelming. It is wild how fast this is moving since I first typed it out on my laptop yesterday and it actually makes me feel like there is a real chance for us to be heard by the school administration.
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The Bahamas has increased Covid 19 cases as high as 900 plus cases. Therefore, it will not be safe to have face to face classes or tutorials.
Flights are impossible to book right now and quarantine requirements are just way too expensive for students already paying high tuition. Please just let us do this online until things calm down.
With the number of cases increasing daily and no standstill in sight, it may prove to be too incautious to look past the danger posed by the virus. Not only taking into consideration any student at high risk due to underlying health complications, but also close family members of the afflicted, it would be far too dangerous to call for the need for face to face tutorials where an online alternative would suffice.
Amid the pandemic it would be greatly appreciated if NMLS accommodate those of us unable to travel due to situations beyond our control. Online teaching would significantly assist a number of us who are currently unable to leave our count due to the closure of our borders.
I would be in the best convenience and safety of all for classes to be conducted online.
Eugene Dupuch Law School
Antigua and Barbuda
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This petition serves as an appeal to the administration of the Norman Manley Law School to reconsider their decision to have face-to-face tutorials for year 1 students in the upcoming semester. Currently, students from across the Caribbean region find it difficult or even impossible to travel due to the health risks, financial strain and border closures caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic. If you are an incoming student to the Law School and find yourself unable to travel to Jamaica for the upcoming semester you are encouraged to stand with us and make your voice heard. Sign this petition if you support online lectures, tutorials and seminars for the first semester of the 2020/2021 academic year.
Updates
August 11, 2020
I honestly did not think this would take off like this but seeing so many people feeling the same way is overwhelming. It is wild how fast this is moving since I first typed it out on my laptop yesterday and it actually makes me feel like there is a real chance for us to be heard by the school administration.
11 Comments
There needs to be a uniform decision taken across the three law schools. Hugh Wooding has done the appropriate and safe thing by keeping all sessions virtual for the duration of the first semester. It’s important to safeguard everyone’s well-being during these trying and uncertain times, especially where travel is both risky and not guaranteed.
The Bahamas has increased Covid 19 cases as high as 900 plus cases. Therefore, it will not be safe to have face to face classes or tutorials.
Flights are impossible to book right now and quarantine requirements are just way too expensive for students already paying high tuition. Please just let us do this online until things calm down.
With the number of cases increasing daily and no standstill in sight, it may prove to be too incautious to look past the danger posed by the virus. Not only taking into consideration any student at high risk due to underlying health complications, but also close family members of the afflicted, it would be far too dangerous to call for the need for face to face tutorials where an online alternative would suffice.
Amid the pandemic it would be greatly appreciated if NMLS accommodate those of us unable to travel due to situations beyond our control. Online teaching would significantly assist a number of us who are currently unable to leave our count due to the closure of our borders.
I would be in the best convenience and safety of all for classes to be conducted online.
Eugene Dupuch Law School
Antigua and Barbuda
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There needs to be a uniform decision taken across the three law schools. Hugh Wooding has done the appropriate and safe thing by keeping all sessions virtual for the duration of the first semester. It’s important to safeguard everyone’s well-being during these trying and uncertain times, especially where travel is both risky and not guaranteed.