Author(s)

Han Huanling

Corresponding Author

Han Huanling

Abstract

This paper analyses the concept of case study, the base of legal principle, and the application of case study in legal teaching, with an emphasis on discussing the function of case in every part of legal education. The case study pedagogy has a long history and is widely used in legal education in the American legal system. Because of its advantages, it has gradually been adopted by law education in civil law countries. The case study method has many benefits, such as facilitating the initiative of mobilizing students' learning, cultivating the students' comprehensive ability, and enlivening the classroom atmosphere. In the implementation of the case study teaching method, attention should be paid to selecting appropriate cases and conducting careful arrangements to improve teaching effectiveness. This paper provides some referential materials to improve the teaching method of case study.

Keywords

Case study, Legal education.