Reflections on the Teaching of Constitutional Law

Van Alstyne, William

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Reflections on the Teaching of Constitutional Law

William W. Van Alstyne

William & Mary Law School

2005

St. Louis University Law Journal, Vol. 49, No. 653, 2005

Abstract:
This article reflects on the nature of Constitutional Law classes. It encourages an understanding of the difficulties faced by judges charged with interpreting the Constitution. It also advocates each student develop their own interpretation based on the document apart from court opinions.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 19

Keywords: legal education, constitutional law, teaching

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Date posted: October 1, 2011 ; Last revised: October 6, 2011

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Van Alstyne, William W., Reflections on the Teaching of Constitutional Law (2005). St. Louis University Law Journal, Vol. 49, No. 653, 2005. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1935560

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