The Case For Active Learning in Legal Education

This book contains an evaluative case study of the curriculum at Los Andes School of Law (Uniandes) in Colombia. The evaluation design is embedded substantively in the field of Critical Curriculum theorizing and methodologically in Democratic Evaluation theories and practices. It contains a critical appraisal of the official curriculum and a responsive evaluation of the operational curriculum. The whole undertaking is framed under a commitment to democratic values. Taken for granted views about how legal education has traditionally been arranged and conducted, what students learn and what they need to know when entering the work life are challenged by the detailed study of Uniandes experience. A strong case for active learning and integrated curricula in Legal Education is made as a result of this curriculum reform evaluation.