Summarizes seven principles of good practice in legal education and introduces a series of articles detailing each principle. Reviews the original development of the principles for undergraduate education and considers a rationale for applying them to legal education, as well as specific issues in adapting them to legal education. (DB)

Explores why the teaching and learning environment in law schools is so important. Reviews models of effective teaching and learning environments, and articulates eight components of an optimal classroom environment for legal education: respect, expectations, support, collaboration, inclusion, engagement, delight, and feedback. (EV)

One of a series of articles on principles of good practice in legal education, this article focuses on the importance of encouraging active learning. Considers why active learning is important, identifies barriers to active learning, and suggests some active learning methods in legal education, including Socratic dialog, discussion, writing,…