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Langdell method

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002921

A method of legal education, also known as the case method, developed by Christopher Columbus Langdell at Harvard Law School in the late 19th century. It involves students reading and analyzing appellate court cases to extract legal principles and reasoning, rather than relying solely on lectures or textbooks. This approach aims to develop analytical skills and an understanding of how law evolves through judicial decisions.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002921
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  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/langdell-method/"
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