Sessions Information

  • January 8, 2016
    1:30 pm - 3:15 pm
    Session Type: Section Programs
    Session Capacity: 280
    Hotel: New York Hilton Midtown
    Room: Rendezvous Trianon
    Floor: Third Floor
    This program is designed for teachers of any subject, but especially Civil Procedure, who wish to explore new strategies for enhancing understanding of the doctrine, and for engaging students deeply and differently through the use of intentional and innovative pedagogy before, during, and after class. Civil Procedure is an excellent subject of study for these new insights because of its universality and focus on the substance/procedure divide. It is also rich in opportunities to examine the three Carnegie pillars (knowledge, skills, and values), though doing so can be challenging, given that professors must balance pedagogic choices against the realities of credit limitations, bar exam coverage pressures, and broader curricular goals. With this in mind, the panel will begin by highlighting the importance of providing context for learning procedural concepts and then demonstrate approaches for doing so. The panel will then explore three of the most challenging Civil Procedure topics—the Twiqbal pleading requirements, personal jurisdiction, and discovery—and demonstrate dynamic approaches for maximizing learning in each area. Attendees will come away with concrete ideas for tackling both the theoretical and applied sides of Civil Procedure, as well as pedagogic strategies or techniques transferable to any course.

    Papers are under consideration for publication in the Journal of Legal Education.
     
    The Section held a virtual business meeting in advance of the Annual Meeting.
Session Speakers
University of North Dakota School of Law
Moderator

University at Buffalo School of Law, The State University of New York
Speaker

Seattle University School of Law
Speaker

Capital University Law School
Speaker

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Moderator

Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Speaker

University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Speaker

SMU Dedman School of Law
Speaker

Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School
Speaker

Session Fees
  • 5410 Teaching Methods, Co-Sponsored by Civil Procedure: $0.00