Innovative approaches to teaching private law in the digital age
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https://doi.org/10.46502/issn.1856-7576/2026.20.01.16Keywords:
digitalization of education, innovative teaching methods, legal education, online learning, digital competencies, private lawAbstract
The objective of this study is to analyze innovative methods for teaching private law in the context of digitalization and to identify the most effective practices. The methodology includes comparative law, formal legal analysis, and policy analysis to examine the integration of digital technologies into legal education. The results show that tools such as artificial intelligence, learning management systems, virtual and augmented reality, and blockchain can enhance the teaching of civil, contractual, and family law. Pedagogical innovations including gamification, project-based learning, simulation of court proceedings, and AI-assisted legal research improve student engagement and practical skill development. The study also identifies challenges in implementing digital tools, such as teacher adaptation, ensuring equal digital access, ethical AI use, and student data protection. Based on these findings, the study formulates recommendations for a model of digital transformation in private law education that combines traditional teaching methods with innovative approaches, fostering not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills, critical thinking, and adaptability in future lawyers facing technological change.
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