ROLE OF LAW TEACHERS IN LEGAL EDUCATION

AUTHOR – YOGESH PRASAD KOLEKAR, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT M.K.E.S COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – YOGESH PRASAD KOLEKAR, ROLE OF LAW TEACHERS IN LEGAL EDUCATION, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (2) OF 2025, PG. 01-02, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

This article is published in the collaborated special issue of M.K.E.S. College of Law and the Institute of Legal Education (ILE), titled “Current Trends in Indian Legal Frameworks: A Special Edition” (ISBN: 978-81-968842-8-4).

ABSTRACT

A law teacher is the first person who introduces law students to legal world and legal concepts. Law teachers are responsible for imparting a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, doctrines, and case laws. A law teacher helps student to develop skill to critically analyze legal systems, laws, and judicial decisions. A law teacher act as a mentor, guiding students in their academic and professional growth. A law teacher should encourage students to contribute to legal knowledge by researching on emerging issues, publishing articles, and even writing books. A law teacher has responsibility to instill professional ethics by inculcating values of integrity, fairness, and social responsibility in future lawyers.

Key words: law teachers’ role, legal skills. legal research, skills development, critical thinking