Integrating Social Justice Issues in Legal Ethics Teaching
Long title
Integrating Social Justice Issues in Legal Ethics Teaching
Author(s)' contact information
Susan Carle,
Washington College of Law American University
Washington College of Law American University
Conference title
NIFTEP Summer 2012 Workshop
Conference location
The Banff Centre - Banff, Alberta, Canada
Country
Canada
Year
2012
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Abstract
Legal education, including legal ethics teaching, must confront the current crisis in the legal profession and adapt to a rapidly changing future;
Works best to put experiential learning first, using role plays, simulation, followed by reflective discussion/analysis/writing;
Supplemented with short readings that provide some historical context; and
Key is teaching creative problem solving in all its dimensions.
Works best to put experiential learning first, using role plays, simulation, followed by reflective discussion/analysis/writing;
Supplemented with short readings that provide some historical context; and
Key is teaching creative problem solving in all its dimensions.
Teaching Methods