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The objective of the case law method thus, is of units or cases, number of cases, analysis
to prepare learners for real-life situations of data and objective sought to be achieved.
which may not be achieved through a It is advisable that fewer cases must be taken
traditional lecture mode. As students into consideration and an intensive study is
participate in solving legal problems this carried out on the cases of study selected
method is an effective alternative to the through a prolonged and thorough study. The
method of teaching by lecturing. teacher can monitor the application of this
method by assigning questions prior to class
CASE STUDY METHOD to focus participants on particular issues,

The Case Study method can be defined as a identify participants who hold opposing
method of exploring and analysing the life of views and ask questions to stimulate debate,
a social unit be that a person, a family, an assign participants to stakeholder groups
institution, a cultural group, or even an entire with different points of view of the situation
community. The Case study method as and encourage input from all sides until the
differentiated from the case law method participants uncover most or all of the
refers to the use of selective issues at hand learning points. As a result of this, learners
such as a real-life situation to exemplify the would be put squarely in the shoes of real
principles of law. Being based on a deep and people wrestling with real dilemmas; they
detailed study of a unit of study, Case studies would learn how to approach and solve
provide readers with an overview of the problems, argue and defend their advice and
main issue; background on the institution, interact with their peers through debate,
industry, and individuals involved; and the presentations and ad hoc role plays. Further,
events that led to the problem or decision at it involves participant-led presentations,
hand. While implementing the case study exercises, role plays, debates, guest speakers,
method, a number of factors must be and informational lectures. Thus, it employs
considered in order to engage students in skill-building as well as discussion and
active learning. The procedure of this teamwork between participants.
method involves the selection of cases, types

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