TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCEDURAL LAW COURSES: STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

In the last few years, there have been some changes in the approach of teaching procedural law courses in the law programme in Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). An empirical study of students from USIM law programme from classes of different techniques used by different teachers was set out to investigate the best method and approach particularly in teaching and learning procedural law courses. This paper provides the perspectives of the students on generally two different methods of teaching and learning of the procedural subjects. Students who attended classes with traditional approach viewed that the procedural subjects are complex and very detailed. On the other hand, students who entered classes which incorporate practical trainings such as drafting pleadings, letters and legal opinions experienced exciting learning environment despite complexity of procedural subjects. The study reveals that the students expects dealing with real documents and hands on exercises in learning procedural subjects.  This study is significant to encourage teachers in USIM law programme to adopt the approach which has potential to inculcate the necessary skill for the law students.