Book Synopsis

Drawing on the European Network for Clinical Legal Education's expertise, this collection examines clinical legal education in Europe.

Challenging traditional legal education, the book shows how clinical legal education methodologies can enhance student engagement, promote diversity and advance social justice goals. Chapters make use of rich case studies and provide readers with a critical analysis of a range of clinical legal education practices across Europe. It is essential reading for legal educators, policy makers and practitioners seeking to modernize legal education and prepare future lawyers for contemporary challenges.

About the Author

Paul McKeown is a Professor of Legal Education at Northumbria University, UK.

Laura Bugatti is an Assistant Professor of Comparative Private Law and the Coordinator of the Legal Clinic at the University of Brescia, Italy.

Rachel Stalker is an Associate Professor and Subject Leader for Clinical Legal Education in the School of Law at Liverpool John Moores University, UK.

Aleksandra Klich is Head of Legal Clinic at the Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Szczecin, Poland.

Luba Krasnitskaya is a programme specialist at Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, Poland.

Jason Tucker is an Emeritus Professor of Law at Cardiff University, UK.