experiential learning - Georgetown Law - Georgetown University

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LEARNING by doING
“the fact-finding class on the school-to-prison pipeline was an amazing way for me to learn
more about education law while also developing advocacy skills, working with a diverse
group of individuals, and interacting with practitioners. i signed up for the class because
i am passionate about education. i gained so much more than a deeper understanding of
education law. i learned about human rights law and the value of a human rights framework-
-something i probably would not have sought out otherwise. i got to learn by doing--factfinding,
writing, advocacy--and my skill set is now incredibly broadened. making contacts
with professionals and discussing the school-to-prison pipeline with them made me feel better
positioned for networking, and it also helped me to showcase how much i already know
about education law. Furthermore, i got to focus on writing for a real life purpose instead
of simply academic writing. i also gained insight on my strengths and limitations and how i
work with certain personalities.“
marniE Kaplan, J.d., 2012