Experiential Learning: Context and Connections for Legal Research – A Case Study

Guyer, Cindy

doi:10.2139/ssrn.2170086

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Experiential Learning: Context and Connections for Legal Research – A Case Study

Cindy Guyer

USC Gould School of Law

November 1, 2012

Legal Reference Services Quarterly, Volume 32 (2013), Forthcoming

Abstract:
The ABA requires that all law students receive “substantial instruction” in legal research. This article discusses a unique legal research program that meets this requirement by focusing on experiential learning. Two components of experiential learning, context and connections, are explained pedagogically and specifically as to legal research curriculum.

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Keywords: legal research, legal education, best practices, experiential learning, flipped classroom

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Date posted: November 2, 2012 ; Last revised: February 12, 2013

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Guyer, Cindy, Experiential Learning: Context and Connections for Legal Research – A Case Study (November 1, 2012). Legal Reference Services Quarterly, Volume 32 (2013), Forthcoming . Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2170086 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2170086

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