Academic perspectives on teaching international family law in higher education institutions in England and Wales

Speed, Ana (2020) Academic perspectives on teaching international family law in higher education institutions in England and Wales. The Law Teacher, 54 (1). pp. 69-102. ISSN 0306-9400

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/03069400.2019.1583459

Abstract

The increasing prevalence of family law disputes in England and Wales with an international element is well documented in the development of domestic legislation, case law and family practice. However, despite changes to the legal landscape and the academic recognition of international family law as a legal subject, it is still often disregarded within the undergraduate family law curriculum or as a standalone module. This article explores the development of international family law in England and Wales and presents the findings of a national questionnaire into whether international family law is taught as part of the undergraduate curriculum. The article also explores what barriers exist to including international family law topics. To conclude, the author offers some general advice about incorporating these topics into the curriculum to ensure that students are equipped to deal with the realities of family practice in England and Wales.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: international family law, legal education, curricula innovation, internationalisation
Subjects: M900 Other in Law
X300 Academic studies in Education
Department: Faculties > Business and Law > Northumbria Law School
Depositing User: Paul Burns
Date Deposited: 13 Feb 2019 12:29
Last Modified: 26 Sep 2020 03:30
URI: https://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/37964

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