Legal Education

Law and Civic Education

Michael Serota | Posted 04.18.2012

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Michael Serota

We ought to be teaching our nation's students about law, rights, and the operation of our system of justice. A future generation of law-abiding, rights-respecting citizens depends upon it.

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You Can See It in the Faces

Saul Segan | Posted 01.04.2012

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Saul Segan

The practice of law is an absolute honor and a privilege. When anyone is fortunate enough to be able to earn their livelihood by helping others to improve their lives and relieve their stresses, care should be taken to launch gratitude as a prime emotion.

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'Winning' the Higher Education Game

Zac Hill | Posted 07.10.2011

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Zac Hill

Clearly, the goal of the higher education system is not for everyone in America to get a JD or an MD or a Ph.D. But if you looked from a game design perspective, you'd very much think that it is.

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A Few Notes Upon Witnessing a Bunch of Pretend Lawyers Hoot, Holler, and Collapse Into Tears

Zac Hill | Posted 05.25.2011

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Zac Hill

The very structure of college mock trial makes concepts like "goodness" or "sincerity" or "honesty" useless.

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