Section 1
Module 1: Introduction to Clinical Legal Education
This module introduces Clinical Legal Education (CLE) as a philosophy, a method and a professional practice. You will examine what makes legal education clinical, why it matters for employability and access to justice, how it differs from traditional instruction, the models through which it is delivered, and the stakeholders who make it work.
- Module code
- CLE-101
- Duration
- 6-8 learning hours
- Delivery mode
- Online · self-paced · supervised discussion and portfolio submission
Learning outcomes
By the end of this module you will be able to:
- Explain the meaning, purpose and defining characteristics of Clinical Legal Education.
- Distinguish clinical legal education from traditional doctrinal legal education.
- Identify the core components and delivery models of a clinical programme.
- Analyse the role of supervision, reflection and social justice in clinical learning.
- Map the stakeholders in a clinical legal education ecosystem and their responsibilities.
- Articulate an emerging professional identity as a clinical law student.