TEACHING LAW DISCIPLINES IN THE DIGITAL AGE - A SYMBIOSIS BETWEEN E-LEARNING MATERIALS AND RELATION TO LEGAL PRACTICE

 

Andriyana Andreeva¹, Diana Dimitrova²*

¹Assoc. Prof. Dr., “Legal Studies” Department at the University of Economics-Varna, BULGARIA, a.andreeva@ue-varna.bg

²Chief Ass. Prof. Dr., “Legal Studies” Department at the University of Economics-Varna, BULGARIA, dianadim@ue-varna.bg

*Corresponding Author

 

 

Abstract

The paper presents the experience and best practices in teaching law disciplines in the conditions of digitalization in Bulgarian higher education. Modern social conditions and the needs of students of the digital generation require adaptation of teaching methods to current processes. The paper reflects the specifics and the teaching techniques used by lecturers of the “Legal Studies” Department at the University of Economics-Varna. Data from surveys conducted among students and representatives of the judiciary in Varna are also used. Based on the analysis summaries and conclusions are drawn.

Keywords: higher education, law disciplines, e-learning materials, relation to legal practice