Legal Education in the Western World: A Cultural and Comparative History

Legal Education in the Western World provides a comprehensive history of legal education from Ancient Rome to the present day, focusing on the formation of professional culture and the social status of masters, professors, teachers, apprentices, and students. It includes material often overlooked by historians and offers a panoramic view of the strengths and weaknesses of approaches to legal education in different societies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 14 May 2024
Publisher: Stanford University Press

Legal Education in the Western World offers a comprehensive exploration of legal education from ancient Rome to the present day in Europe and the Americas. It is recognized as a pivotal institution for the development of professional culture and Rogelio Pérez-Perdomo's book contributes significantly to our understanding of its formation. Pérez-Perdomo delves into the conception, creation, and transmission of legal knowledge, as well as the social status of masters, professors, teachers, apprentices, and students. He focuses on historical periods and societies that have shaped the current state of legal education, drawing on established touchpoints and extensive bibliographies in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese. Additionally, the book includes material often overlooked by historians, providing a more comprehensive view of legal education. Ultimately, this concise and accessible history presents a panoramic view of the strengths and weaknesses of approaches to legal education in different societies, as well as an examination of the shared idea of law manifested in them. This historical and comparative perspective will be valuable to comparative legal scholars and legal historians seeking a more informed general approach to improving legal education.

Weight: 210g
Dimension: 140 x 216 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781503639041