The Common Law and the Case Method in American University Law Schools

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

1528229207 / 9781528229203

Series: Book 3 of 7 - The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching

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Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive examination of the case method of teaching law in American universities. The case method is a revolutionary approach to legal instruction created by Christopher C. Langdell in the late 19th century. Its main feature is to teach law by analyzing decided cases rather than relying on textbooks and lectures. The author, a prominent European legal scholar, explores the history and development of the case method, contrasting it with more traditional methods of legal education. He argues that the case method has significantly transformed American legal education, emphasizing analytical thinking and developing students' ability to grasp the law as a dynamic and ever-evolving system. The book provides valuable insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the case method, offering a critical assessment of its impact on legal scholarship and the broader field of legal practice. It concludes that the case method has played a pivotal role in shaping the distinctive character of American legal education and has had a profound influence on the way law is understood and practiced in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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The Common Law and the Case Method in American University Law Schools
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Josef Redlich
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Forgotten Books
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2017
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English
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Book 3 of 7: The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
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