Contemporary Challenges in Clinical Legal Education: Role, Function and Future Directions

This edited book explores the challenges of clinical legal education in the modern world, considering its role in legal education and the community. It examines how social and technological developments affect the pedagogy of clinical legal education and offers recommendations for the future.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited book delves into the contemporary challenges faced by clinical legal education (CLE), recognizing its pivotal role in legal education and the broader community it serves. Comprising contributions from esteemed experts across diverse international contexts, the book explores the profound impact of evolving legal practice, alongside social and technological advancements, on the pedagogy of clinical legal education. The chapters provide a comprehensive account of the development of CLE across various jurisdictions, examining the evolution of program design, supervision, and the role of CLE in the community. The authors also offer insightful reflections on the dynamic and evolving nature of clinical legal education, while presenting recommendations for its future growth and development.

This book serves as a vital resource for academics, researchers, and individuals with a keen interest in clinical legal education worldwide. It will also be of immense value to students of clinical legal education, as their research necessitates a deeper understanding of the current themes and issues within the field. By examining the multifaceted aspects of clinical legal education, this edited volume contributes to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the legal education sector.

Weight: 589g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032515137