Abstract
This paper argues the current law school structure, championing analytical reasoning over morality, does not adequately prepare law students for effective advocacy. The first section explores the tradition- al law school structure and the methods used to teach students. The second section argues that these methods encourage students to separate law from morality, which in turn affects their ability. Lastly, the third section argues that by requiring mandatory first year clinical practice and injecting compassion through mindfulness practice, students will have a proper moral foundation to use law as a tool in con- junction with their own belief system.
Recommended Citation
M.C.,
Morality Now: Healing the Heart of Darkness of the First Year Law Student,
19
Rich. J.L. & Pub. Int.
415
(2016).
Available at:
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/jolpi/vol19/iss4/16