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Therapeutic Jurisprudence Applied: Essays on Mental Health Law - David Chavkin

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9780890899892
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Therapeutic Jurisprudence Applied: Essays on Mental Health Law David Chavkin ISBN 9781422407257

This textbook was developed as a practical resource for clinical law teachers, bringing together the essential lawyering skills and professional values that shape every clinical experience. It centers on the concept of the “Theory of the Client,” which expands traditional case theory by incorporating both legal and non-legal strategies that can help advance a client’s goals.

Instead of prescribing rigid methods for legal practice, each chapter highlights key “choice moments”—critical points in representation where a lawyer’s decisions can influence the direction and scope of the case. By focusing on these decision points, the book helps students recognize opportunities for strategic thinking and learn how to work collaboratively with clients to make effective, informed choices.

Designed with the realities of clinical teaching in mind, the text is concise—under 200 pages—and flexible enough to fit a wide range of clinic settings and course formats. It covers core skills fundamental to clinical practice, including interviewing, counseling, fact investigation, and negotiation, using examples and scenarios drawn from real clinical contexts.

The book was also tested in several law school clinics, and insights from those experiences are incorporated into a companion Teacher’s Manual, which provides additional guidance and teaching support for instructors.

Therapeutic Jurisprudence Applied: Essays on Mental Health Law David Chavkin ISBN 9781422407257, 978-1422407257 & 9780327180722

Author
David Chavkin