Teaching And Learning Procedural Law Courses: Students' Perspectives

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.