The Law Curriculum (Classic Reprint): Subjects to Be Included and Order of Presentation - Couverture souple

McClain, Emlin

 
9781528058902: The Law Curriculum (Classic Reprint): Subjects to Be Included and Order of Presentation

Synopsis

How should a law school teach thinking as well as rules?

This book argues for a deliberate, thoughtful design of the law curriculum to build thinking lawyers. It explores how to select subjects and arrange their presentation to shape judgment, analysis, and professional growth.

McClain discusses what a modern law school should teach, how students are prepared, and why the sequence matters. It weighs training, methods, and the balance between historical insight and practical application, all aimed at deeper understanding rather than rote learning.

The author also tackles key choices, from how to start—theory vs. actual cases—to the role of texts, case discovery, and the value of disciplined, coherent study over scattered, repetitive instruction.

  • Guidance on selecting essential subjects and the best order to present them
  • Considerations of student preparation from college or business experience
  • Debates between case-based, inductive learning and principle-driven studies
  • Strategies to minimize repetition and create a cohesive, efficient curriculum

Ideal for educators designing or revising a law program, and for readers curious about how to shape future lawyers.

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