Research on Case Studies: A Concise Guide on International Law Case Studies

Abstract

Under the legal education environment in China, it seems that it is very difficult to carry out case study reform directly among undergraduates. Although many universities have tried it, the effect is not as expected. The case study at the postgraduate stage has significant advantages. Postgraduates have an adequate knowledge base, and the course structure is more flexible. The case study is helpful to cultivate the independent research ability of postgraduates. In the International Law Case Study (the “Course”) with the case study as the core, the aim of the course is to strengthen the communication and discussion between teachers and students, and promote the teaching process through guided questioning. The Course uses two models, i.e. case analysis and moot court. Correspondingly, the Course has also formed distinctive teaching methods such as the list of key issues, statement and presentation, and question-based teaching method s .