Routledge - The Arts and the Legal Academy Book

In Western culture, law is largely defined by textual representation. Lawyers, academics, and students operate in a world where the written word is the primary source of law and interpretation. This book explores whether it is possible to understand and learn law through different perspectives. By looking at modes of knowing, feeling, memory, and expectation found in the Arts, this text asks how these elements might enable a deeper understanding of legal discourse and practice. It examines how these non-textual approaches can be applied to the classroom and professional development. This work is designed for students, lawyers, and academics seeking to expand their engagement with legal education. It provides a framework for thinking about how the Arts can influence the way law is taught and practiced in modern society.