Question

How does the case method used in law school help prepare students to work as lawyers?

O It helps students understand the theoretical principles behind case law.
O It encourages a thorough reading and analysis of the topic.
O It stimulates creative thinking about how to solve problems.
O It allows students to practice reading large amount of information.

Answer 1

By reading cases, students learn how and why judges adhere, or do not adhere, to law developed in previous cases. the students also learn how judges have the discretion to create law by construing statutes or constitutions.