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Center for Engaged Learning in the Law

 

Welcome to the Center for Engaged Learning in the Law, affectionately known as the CELL.

This site is intended to serve as a nexus for law teachers, students, administrators and practitioners to share different perspectives on how learning can be improved in law schools. 

The aim is to promote and communicate advances in legal education with these constituencies. Subjects leading to improved learning can be as diverse as advice for newer teachers and students, direct prescriptions for improvement, inspirational quotes or narratives and how to find "happy jobs" in the law. 

Please tell us what you think of the site through 'Contact Us.'  Your feedback is always appreciated!





 

CELL hosts Joseph Anderson of the Calcutta Fund

On Wednesday, February 17th, CELL joined the International Law Society at Elon to host Joseph Anderson.  In 2005, Anderson founded the Calcutta Children's Permanent Fund to provide nutritional and medicinal support to pregnant mothers and young children in the "City of Joy" slum in Calcutta, India.  Anderson relayed details of his annual trips to India and explained the benevolent mission behind the Calcutta Fund.  More information at www.calcuttafund.org.

Teaching for Engaged Legal Learning Conference:

The Teaching for Engaged Legal Learning Conference scheduled for April 10, 2010 is almost full. This conference, held at Elon University School of Law, will feature lecturers from around the country demonstrating effective methods for engaged teaching in the law. Please visit the Conference page on the navigation bar to the right to learn more and register before the conference seats are full!


CELL Partners with ILTL for "Teaching Law for Engaged Learning Conference"

On Saturday, April 10th, 2010 CELL and ILTL will host the "Teaching Law for Engaged Learning Conference" at Elon Law School.  This conference will discuss Course and Course Planning, Teaching Methods, Assessments and Exams, and Developing as a Teacher.  Presenters will represent five universities and 11 books (six casebooks) with over 200 presentations on these topics.  For registration information, please visit:

http://sites.google.com/site/centerforengagedlegallearning/home

CELL Unveils New Site

CELL's presence on the web just got alot bigger.  The site you are now looking at is the hub of the CELL universe.  Here you will find all of CELL's features in a organized display to optimize your interactions with CELL.  Enjoy and good luck!

CELL Blog Upgrades to WordPress 

CELL Blog has upgrade its blog management system to Wordpress.  The new format includes a new headline and style design.  New features for searching and participating in the blog are now available.  The CELL Blog has also moved address to http://idd.elon.edu/blogs/CELLblog.

 

CELL Blog Posts

Teaching for Engaged Legal Learning Conference:

Please visit the Conference tab on the sidebar or visit http://sites.google.com/site/centerforengagedlegallearning/home to view the Conference informational sheet.

 

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