Assessment and Problem-based Learning in the Law Curriculum

Anil Balan is a senior lecturer in professional legal education at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London. He holds bachelors and masters degrees in law and legal practice and masters and doctoral degrees in higher and professional education from Oxford, King's and UCL. He was previously a principal lecturer in law at the University of East London (UEL) and course leader for the undergraduate law programme at UEL. He is also a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an external examiner at the University of Chester. Anil practised as a solicitor in the fields of commercial litigation, corporate insolvency and family law at two large national firms for ten years before entering academia.

"This thought-provoking text is essential reading for anyone developing new degree programmes in law, or looking for ways to enhance existing offerings. True problem-based learning goes to the heart of the employability skills that students and employers desperately need, having a transformative effect on the learning journey. The book provides real insight into the value of engaged learning methods." - Chris Howard, University Partnerships Director, BARBRI Global "To those working within a fast-changing legal profession, a toolkit of skills that can be applied to a variety of circumstances is key. Anil Balan's book provides a practical and considered model for delivering problem-based learning with a focus on skills that will prepare those entering the profession for the whole of their career. I am a great believer in aligning legal education with the practice of law, and Balan's PREPS framework provides a roadmap for educators and trainers to achieve this " - Adam Curphey, Senior Manager of Innovation at Mayer Brown "The uniqueness of this books lies in its programmatic approach to curriculum development based on insights from conversations with law teachers. At a time of unparalleled change in legal education, the author lays out a rich feast of ideas from which educators can draw to feed hungry minds." - Andrew Gilbert, Senior Lecturer, The Open University Law School