Pedagogy
/ˈpɛdəˌɡɒdʒi/
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- (n.) The method and practice of teaching, especially as it relates to legal education and training of lawyers and judges.
Legal pedagogy often emphasizes the Socratic method to develop critical thinking skills.
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In legal contexts, pedagogy specifically addresses how law is taught, including methodologies unique to legal instruction.
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