The document discusses distance legal education (DLE) and ways to lower barriers to its implementation. It defines different forms of DLE, from videoconferencing and web-based courses to using technologies like ClassCaster. Reasons DLE is interesting include allowing learning anywhere and serving more students. However, barriers include institutional resistance and technical challenges. The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction is working to share information and resources to promote DLE through research, training, and innovative tools.