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When Theory Met Practice: Teaching Tort Law From A Practical Perspective, Prentice L. White

Prentice L White

WHEN THEORY MET PRACTICE: TEACHING TORT LAW FROM A PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE ABSTRACT When I initially entered the world of academia, I did so with the intention of not only teaching my students the black letter law, but I also envision an opportunity to share with them my experiences in the practice. My philosophy has always been “How can you teach what you have not learned.” Learning is an on-going process and it is not limited to the classroom—especially in professional school. That’s why it was so important for me to share a practical experience with my students as much as …