Legal Reasoning and Approach to Problems

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Law students often notice that lawyers think differently—they analyze issues with precision, identify key facts, and formulate arguments in distinctive ways. This approach, known as "legal reasoning," is a fundamental skill for legal professionals. Let's explore how lawyers reason and approach legal problems. Introduction to Legal Reasoning Legal reasoning, in its simplest form, is systematic, logical, coordinated, and persuasive thinking about law-related issues. It involves analyzing facts, identifying applicable legal principles, and drawing conclusions about rights, duties, and liabilities. Why is legal reasoning distinctive? The discipline of law is peculiar and multi-perspective in nature. Lawyers are often perceived as inquisitive, argumentative, and using...

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Law in Social Context: Understanding the Nature, Functions, and Objectives of Law

Posted by Kolawole Adebowale

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Law is not an abstract concept existing in isolation. Rather, it operates within a social framework, reflecting and shaping the society it serves. For first-year law students, understanding this relationship between law and society provides essential context for your legal education and future practice. What is Legal Method? Before diving into the social context of law, let's clarify what we mean by "legal method." The phrase comprises two words: 'legal' and 'method.' In ordinary language, "method" refers to a way of doing something or a planned and organized approach.¹ "Legal," as an adjective, denotes something connected with law. Legal method, therefore, can be...