What Do Law Students Learn? A Pilot Study.
Overview & Synopsis
A project to demonstrate the feasibility of testing some law student's analytical skills used examinations calling for functional analyses, distinctions between holdings and dicta, statutory construction, and attentive reading. Results consistently showed seniors more proficient than freshmen in these areas, but seniors did not answer the questions thoroughly. (MSE)
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Document Information
| Document Title | What Do Law Students Learn? A Pilot Study. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Bryden, David P. |
| Subject & Discipline | Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Higher Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1984 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-293789 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |