Abstract

This paper presents the systematization, evaluation and implementation of the new law degree curriculum at University of Talca (Chile). The paper focuses on the authors' experience in teaching and academic management during this process. University of Talca has pioneered in the transformation towards a competency-based model for its degrees. The university also has redefined graduate profiles, modified the curricula and used different methodological strategies and forms of evaluation when necessary. This paper describes the law degree curriculum reform process at University of Talca pointing out the main challenges occurred during the last decade. It also shows a range of views of academics involved in the process, either teaching or carrying out managerial work.