With the ABA proposal to increase the required credits of experiential education from six to 12 hours, the debate over the value of experiential education is reopened. Professors Robert R. Kuehn and Peter A. Joy have just posted an article…
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Comment to ABA Section on Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar on Proposal to Require 12 Credit Hours of Experiential Classes
As I mentioned in a previous post, the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has proposed to increase the number of required experiential learning credits from 6 to 12. (here) General Education Research Supports the Proposal…
The Theory Behind My Book, Think Like A Lawyer: Legal Reasoning for Law Students and Business Professionals (Second Edition)
Think Like A Lawyer: Legal Reasoning for Law Students and Business Professionals introduces law students and others to legal reasoning through text and exercises. In this post, I will explain the approach behind my book. I based my book on…
ABA Proposes to Increase the Number of Required Experiential Learning Credits
The ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar has proposed to increase the number of required experiential learning credits from 6 to 12. (here) All written comments should be addressed to David A. Brennen, Council Chair, and…
Law Schools Need to Teach Rule Synthesis!!!
Ever since I heard James Stratman declare at an ALWD conference that most law students have weak rule synthesis skills, I have wondered whether this weakness is a major reason that some law students struggle in law school and in…
Evolution of the Legal Profession: Think, Reflect, Refine: Shaping the Modern Lawyer by Camesha Little
Here is an excellent article on integrating reflective thinking and writing practices into doctrinal classrooms: Evolution of the Legal Profession: Think, Reflect, Refine: Shaping the Modern Lawyer by Camesha Little. page 30. “Given the increased complexity of our social landscape,…
How to Teach Legal Synthesis
One skill that has not received enough emphasis in law school is rule synthesis. While most legal writing texts have sections on this miniskill, this complex skill needs to be practiced and practiced so that students can attain mastery. Stephen…
The Role of Critical Reading Skill in Enhancing the Academic Competence of Law Students in the Context of International Law
Here is an interesting article from Indonesia on the importance of critical reading for law students: The Role of Critical Reading Skill in Enhancing the Academic Competence of Law Students in the Context of International Law by Fentry Hernaningsi Ruing…
A New Issue for Legal Education: Scholarly Integrity
Miriam H. Baer, Taking Integrity Risks Seriously. Abstract Several recent scandals in higher education have illuminated notable weaknesses in the academy’s scholarly self-monitoring function. Plagiarism, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and shocking allegations of data fraud have arisen in contexts suggesting…
Preparing Students for the Artificial Intelligence Era: The Crucial Role of Critical Thinking Skills by Samantha A. Moppett
Professor Moppett has written an article suggesting that law schools teach critical thinking to help students and lawyers deal with the problems of AI: Preparing Students for the Artificial Intelligence Era: The Crucial Role of Critical Thinking Skills by Samantha…