Clinical Buddies: Jumping the Fact-Law Chasm

Alternative Law Journal, Monograph No. 1, p. 42, 2007

Monash University Faculty of Law Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2007/19

6 Pages Posted: 3 Mar 2009 Last revised: 15 Apr 2009

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Ross L. Hyams

Monash University - Faculty of Law

Date Written: February 25, 2009

Abstract

This chapter suggests a way to capitalise on the enthusiasm of students in their first year of law and arrest its decline in later years. It suggests a 'buddy system' between first year students and those participating in a clinical program who are usually in the later years of the degree. It argues that such a system has benefits for both the students and staff of introductory legal units, for the clinical programs and for the clients of clinical programs. Such a system would also go some way to 'humanise' the legal system for new students, building a bridge across the abyss that divides 'law as taught in the lecture theatre' from law as experienced in the profession', thus enabling students to jump the fact-law chasm.

Keywords: undergraduate studies, law studies, buddy system, legal education, clinical

JEL Classification: K0, K00, K19, K29, K39, K49

Suggested Citation

Hyams, Ross L., Clinical Buddies: Jumping the Fact-Law Chasm (February 25, 2009). Alternative Law Journal, Monograph No. 1, p. 42, 2007, Monash University Faculty of Law Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2007/19, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1349445

Ross L. Hyams (Contact Author)

Monash University - Faculty of Law ( email )

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Clayton, Victoria 3800
Australia

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