Publication at Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Faculty of Law |
2011
Abstract
The paper introduces, analyses and evaluates experience of Prague Faculty of Law with recently introduced subject called Legal Practice at Secondary schools. This subject teaches law students practical legal skills (ability to argue and discuss, present in front of an audience, explain legal matters to lay people, cooperate in teams, carry out legal research etc.) by providing students with an opportunity to teach law at selected secondary schools.
Moreover, the paper analyses, how does the role of a teacher of law changes, when law is taught in an authentic environment and not in law school classroom by means of a lecture. Furthermore, the paper analyses students'' reflection of first year of teaching the subject.