Routledge - What is Legal Education for? Law School Book

Explore the changing landscape of legal training with What is Legal Education for?: Reassessing the Purposes of Early Twenty-First Century Learning and Law Schools. Published by Routledge, this book examines how historical contexts shape our modern understanding of educational cultures and practices. This work stems from a Modern Law Review seminar and provides a deep look at the legacy of Peter Birks' 1996 collection, Pressing Problems in the Law: Volume 2: What is the Law School for? The text addresses several pressing challenges that remain relevant in the 21st century. Readers will gain insight into how globalization and technological disruption affect the way law is taught and learned. By analyzing the tensions inherent in modern law schools, this book serves as a vital resource for those studying the evolution of legal pedagogy. It offers a critical perspective on the current state of legal education, making it a significant addition to any academic library focused on business, finance, and law.