Global Clinical Legal Education

This book explores the distinctive nature of clinical legal education in different global contexts.

Law school-based clinical legal education is a major innovation in modern legal training. It combines academic rigor with practical experience, offering ethical and social justice insights through structured client work.

The book examines what makes clinical education unique and how it differs from experiential learning in other disciplines. It highlights social justice, student involvement, and community engagement as key components. With contributions from 66 experts worldwide, it analyzes different models supporting student learning in legal clinics.

Key topics include:
✔ Learning goals and teaching methods in clinical education
✔ Forms of student involvement and collaboration with lawyers
✔ Local challenges shaping clinical legal education
✔ Technology in law clinics, including the rise of online legal services
✔ Expanding access to justice, especially post-COVID-19

This book is essential for legal educators, students, practitioners, and researchers interested in emerging legal education trends.

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