Introduction
The jurisprudential teaching model is a pedagogical approach designed to bridge the gap between the theoretical and practical aspects of legal education. It emphasizes the need for students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems and to develop an understanding of the underlying principles of law. This model has been widely adopted in law schools across the world and has been credited with improving the quality of legal education. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the jurisprudential teaching model and to discuss its implications for law students and legal education.
Definition
The jurisprudential teaching model is a pedagogical approach that seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice in legal education. It emphasizes the need for students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems and to develop an understanding of the underlying principles of law. This model is based on the belief that law students should have an understanding of the law not only as it is written, but also as it is applied in the real world. The jurisprudential teaching model encourages students to develop critical thinking skills by examining legal issues from a variety of perspectives and to consider the legal implications of their decisions.
History
The jurisprudential teaching model has been in use for several decades. It was initially developed by legal scholar H.L.A. Hart in the 1950s. Hart argued that legal education should focus on the development of critical thinking skills rather than simply providing students with a superficial knowledge of the law. This approach was later refined by legal scholar Karl Llewellyn, who argued that the goal of legal education should be to teach students to be both competent practitioners and thoughtful citizens. The jurisprudential teaching model has since been widely adopted in law schools across the world and has been credited with improving the quality of legal education.
Conclusion
The jurisprudential teaching model is a pedagogical approach designed to bridge the gap between the theoretical and practical aspects of legal education. It emphasizes the need for students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems and to develop an understanding of the underlying principles of law. This model has been widely adopted in law schools across the world and has been credited with improving the quality of legal education. This article has provided an overview of the jurisprudential teaching model and discussed its implications for law students and legal education.
References
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Llewellyn, K. N. (1960). The Bramble Bush: On Our Law and Its Study. New York: Oceana Publications.
Schiltz, M. R., & Pasquale, F. (2013). Teaching the new law school: An introduction to legal pedagogy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.