The Case for a Flat-Earth Law School

Authors

• Erik M. Jensen, Case Western Reserve University

Abstract

The essay argues against the increasing emphasis on globalization in legal education, advocating for a return to a focus on American law. It critiques the trend of prioritizing international, transnational, and comparative law, asserting that this shift undermines the foundational knowledge of domestic law necessary for effective legal practice. The author contends that while international law has its place, it should not overshadow the core principles of American law, which remain central to the majority of legal careers.

Disciplines

Comparative and Foreign Law | Human Rights Law | International Law | Law | Legal Education | Legal Profession

Recommended Citation

Erik M. Jensen, The Case for a Flat-Earth Law School, 15 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 119 (2007).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol15/iss1/5