Legal education expert brings more than four decades of experience to AllCampus
Chicago (April 27, 2021) –– AllCampus, which partners with leading, traditional higher education institutions to grow online enrollment and maximize market share, today announced the appointment of Stephen Burnett as an advisor as the company expands its law school program expertise and offerings.
Burnett brings more than four decades of legal industry expertise, specifically in online legal education and technology, to AllCampus. In his new role with the company, Burnett will tap into his extensive background and experience, working closely with AllCampus’ research and partnership development teams to lead the company’s expansion into the growing field of law program partnerships and online education offerings in the legal space.
“I’m very excited to join the AllCampus team,” said Burnett. “I look forward to working with AllCampus and law school programs nationwide to develop strong partnerships that incorporate online education, technology and flexibility to transform the traditional law degree. The rapid growth of online enrollment in legal master’s degree programs is a key indicator that online legal education is in high demand, and online program managers can play a critical role in assisting law schools with their online offerings — including the launch of a hybrid Juris Doctor program.”
Prior to joining AllCampus, Burnett served as Director of Experiential and Online Learning for Carolina Academic Press, where he was responsible for creating online partnerships with and developing simulation content for law schools. Previously, he spent four years as Kaplan University’s Vice President of Legal Education, where he later transitioned to the Special Advisor to the President of Kaplan.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Stephen to the AllCampus team,” said Joe Diamond, CEO of AllCampus. “Stephen’s tenured legal background, directly consulting with law schools in the area of online/hybrid education, makes him the perfect person to lead AllCampus’ legal offerings and shape thoughtful and sustainable partnerships with our university partners. Last year underscored the need for more flexibility in legal education, and Stephen will help strengthen AllCampus’ strategic decisions and expansion.”
According to the American Bar Association (ABA), in 2019, 37% of students enrolled in a non-JD legal program are enrolled online, a 32% increase year-over-year. AllCampus launched its first law school partnership with Northeastern University School of Law in April of 2020 with two programs: Master of Legal Studies (MLS) and Master of Laws (LLM). The latter program is designed specifically for attorneys that have an existing Juris Doctor or law degree from a foreign school and need credentials to sit for the bar in the United States.
For more information on AllCampus’ leadership team, please visit: https://www.allcampus.com/about-all-campus/meet-the-leadership-team/.
About AllCampus
AllCampus creates value for leading universities by expanding their reach and cultivating relationships with students who seek to advance their lives through education. It offers comprehensive, tailored online program management (OPM) services, powered by industry-leading technology — all with the university’s unique identity and brand top of mind. It has built its reputation on delivering measurable results, being an honest broker, and providing high levels of service to its two primary constituencies: prospective and enrolled students, and university administrators. AllCampus’ deep research, powerful insights and understanding of current job market and employer needs helps its partners tailor their offerings to optimize student outcomes and return on investment. The company’s flexible payment and service options include bundled or unbundled offerings and fee-for-service management or a customized low and sustainable revenue share plan.
