Telling a Story About Storytelling

In their professional culture, lawyers tell stories reflecting beliefs and attitudes about the world. Telling the story of his religious faith allows the lawyer to experience a world different from his professional world. Only by telling his story can he see whether the life he leads is consistent w...

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Published in:Journal of legal education 1990-03, Vol.40 (1/2), p.67-76
Main Author: McThenia, Andrew W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attorneys
Beliefs
Christianity
Higher Education
Law schools
Law students
Legal education
Legal Education (Professions)
Narratives
Persuasive Discourse
Reflections on Storytelling and Narrative Jurisprudence
Religion
Resurrection
Self Expression
Spiritual love
Spiritual visions
Story Telling
Storytelling
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Summary:In their professional culture, lawyers tell stories reflecting beliefs and attitudes about the world. Telling the story of his religious faith allows the lawyer to experience a world different from his professional world. Only by telling his story can he see whether the life he leads is consistent with his vision. (MSE)
ISSN:0022-2208