Teaching Law by Design: Engaging Students from the Syllabus to the Final Exam

by Michael Hunter Schwartz, Sophie Sparrow, Gérald Hess

Professors Michael Hunter Schwartz, Sophie Sparrow, and Gerry Hess, leaders in legal education, have collaborated to offer a second edition of their book. Applying the research on teaching and learning, this book guides new and experienced law teachers through the process of designing and teaching a course. The book addresses how to plan a course, design a syllabus, plan individual class sessions, engage and motivate students, use a variety of teaching techniques, assess student learning, and how to be a life-long learner as a teacher. New chapters focus on creating lasting learning, experiential learning, and troubleshooting common teaching challenges.

340 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Paige]

This book is fantastic for new law professors. It summarizes all the major teaching concepts and components for good design and student learning. I read the second edition, which was published in 2017.