Jurisprudence

Scholars such as J.M. Modiri argue that traditional legal education is flawed because it perpetuates the belief in the existence of one self-evident, purely legal "right answer" and encourages students to "think like a lawyer." Modiri is a proponent of critical legal education, which encourages students to view the law from a variety of perspectives and engage in critical analysis. This essay will explain the distinction between traditional legal education and critical legal education, lead...