Legal Education and Research Methodology

Research is a continuous process to identify the problem and find its solution. Legal research is necessary to give proper direction to the study of law. It is indispensable for legal scholars, students, lawyers as well as judges. The book takes into account the diverse aspect of legal education and research. This volume is presented in two parts with chapterization of topics.

• The part ‘A’ deals with the legal education, its nature, methods, importance and techniques.
• The part ‘B’ contains the vivid explanation of legal research methodology. This will help the students to understand various principles, methods and tools of research.

Simplicity of language and lucidity of presentation are the characteristics of this book.

Table of Contents:

• Methods of Teaching
• Lecture Method
• Discussion Method
• Problem Solving Method
• Clinical Method
• Role Playing and Assessment System
• PART-B What is Research
• Legal Research
• Legal Reasoning
• Hypothesis
• Selection and Formulation of Problem
• Approaches of Research
• Empirical Method
• Methods and Tools for Data Collection in Legal Research
• Observation Method
• Questionnaire
• Interview
• Schedules
• Case Study Method
• Processing, Analysis and Interpretation of Data in Legal Research
• Jurimetric
• How Do We Research Legal Material
• Use of Computer in Research
• Writing the Research Report