Techniques Available to Incorporate Transnational Components into Traditional Law School Courses: Integrated Sections; Experiential Learning; Dual J.D.S; Semester Abroad Programs; and Other Cooperative Agreements

Abstract

This article speaks about several topics: techniques available to incorporate transnational components into traditional law school courses, clinical legal education, semester abroad programs, and other cooperative agreements. As the 20th century German philosopher Martin Heidegger said, what matters most is the question, because it defines the realm of possible alternatives. This article identifies the two ways in which we can go about this important issue of "globalization," or engaging the world through meaningful legal education designed to prepare lawyers with an understanding of legal phenomena that go beyond national borders. This, in turn, provides students with the foundation required to be open to international and comparatives issues that are increasingly relevant to practice law. A first way to achieve this goal involves tradition. The value of tradition lies in its ability to adapt and evolve in the face of dynamic conditions. So, this article anticipates that we can do something with our tradition, as well as adopt initiatives and create special programs or approaches that reach beyond the realm of that tradition.

Keywords: law school, WCL, globalization, legal tradition