The Calling of Law

The Calling of Law

by Fiona Westwood and Karen Barton
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 01/04/2016

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As one of the ’learned’ professions requiring advanced learning and high principles, law enjoys a special standing in society. In return for its status and rank, the legal profession is expected to exhibit the highest levels of honesty, trust and morality, the very values which underpin the legal system itself. This, in turn, entrusts to legal education a particular problem of addressing, not only the substantive elements of the body of law, but a means through which the characteristics of the ’calling’ of law are imparted and instilled. At a time when the very essence of the legal profession is under threat, this book calls for a realignment of the legal curriculum and pedagogies so as to emphasise the development of culture over industry; character over eloquence; and calling over skill. Chapters are grouped around the core content and key themes of Curiosity, Calling, Character and Conscientiousness, Contract, and Culture. The volume includes contributions from leading experts, drawn internationally and from other professional disciplines in order to present alternative approaches aimed at tackling common issues, providing insight, and provoking debate.

ISBN:
9781317039488
9781317039488
Category:
Legal ethics & professional conduct
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
01-04-2016
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis

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