Reflections on the Teaching of Constitutional Law
19 Pages Posted: 12 Sep 2011
Date Written: September 12, 2011
Abstract
This article reflects on the nature of Constitutional Law classes. It encourages an understanding of the difficulties faced by judges charged with interpreting the Constitution. It also advocates each student develop their own interpretation based on the document apart from court opinions.
Keywords: legal education, constitutional law, teaching
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Van Alstyne, William W. and Van Alstyne, William W., Reflections on the Teaching of Constitutional Law (September 12, 2011). St. Louis University Law Journal, Vol. 49, No. 653, 2005, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1926161
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