Abstract
This article argues that doctrinal training, which dominates the law curriculum, fails to equip law students with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of legal practice. To address the limitations associated with the doctrinal method, the article advocates a normative approach to clinical legal education, namely the deontological philosophy of Immanuel Kant. Kantian ethics provides a powerful framework for developing reflective and reflexive practice due to its commitment to the dignity of the individual.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 416-430 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Law Teacher |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 8 Oct 2019 |
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| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 8 Oct 2019 |
Bibliographical note
The acceptance date for this record is provisional and based upon the month of publication for the article.Keywords
- Clinical legal education
- Kant
- reflective practice
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