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2014

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Teaching Contracts From A Socioeconomic Perspective, Jeffrey L. Harrison Nov 2014

Teaching Contracts From A Socioeconomic Perspective, Jeffrey L. Harrison

Jeffrey L Harrison

This essay begins with a brief discussion of what socioeconomics is. In this section I also address whether one must be well versed in conventional economics in order to apply a socioeconomic perspective. I then discuss the basic themes that are present throughout my contracts class that stem from my interest in socioeconomics. Underlying these themes is the more fundamental goal of devising methodologies for assessing the quality of contracts. By quality, I mean something more and perhaps more subtle than whether the parties have conformed to all the formal requirements. Instead, I encourage students to examine whether all of …

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Taking Back The Legal Profession, Lee T. Nutini Jan 2014

Taking Back The Legal Profession, Lee T. Nutini

Lee T Nutini

A reaction piece addressing the current economic and market crisis related to failing law school education and the lawyer bubble.

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The Birth Of A New Teaching Idea.Pdf, Jalae Ulicki Dec 2013

The Birth Of A New Teaching Idea.Pdf, Jalae Ulicki

Jalae Ulicki

As we know, 65% of the population is visually dominated, and therefore I presume that this statistic applies to most of my class as well. The visual "magnet" to which my students are attracted in the classroom is my screen. So, what could I do with that "magnet" that would hold their attention, be collaborative, and build upon their ability
to retain what they saw in the "magnet" and use that retained information to enhance their performance in law school and in their future practice?

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A Vast Image Out Of Spiritus Mundi: The Existential Crisis Of Law Schools (Book Review), Jeremiah A. Ho Dec 2013

A Vast Image Out Of Spiritus Mundi: The Existential Crisis Of Law Schools (Book Review), Jeremiah A. Ho

Jeremiah A. Ho

Review of Teaching Law: Justice, Politics, and the Demands of Professionalism. By Robin L. West. Cambridge and New York: Cambridge University Press. 2014. Pp. 246. Cloth, $90; paper, $32.99.

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