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Using Mindfulness Meditation to Foster Reflection in Externships
Southwestern Law Review
  • Alison F. Lintal, Penn State Dickinson Law
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2019
Disciplines
Abstract

In an externship setting, where students are asked to combine theory and practice, intentional reflection is key to processing what has been learned from experience. Students are asked to maintain an open curiosity about practice and to connect with their inner experiential world as part of this process. There is a natural connection between reflection and contemplative practice. Teaching reflection to law students can be enhanced by introducing mindfulness practices which share similar attributes such as open awareness, observation, and acceptance of both positive and negative outcomes. This article describes the ways in which mindfulness techniques can be introduced into an externship curriculum and shares lessons and improvements for the future.

Citation Information
Alison F. Lintal. "Using Mindfulness Meditation to Foster Reflection in Externships" Southwestern Law Review Vol. 49 (2019) p. 329
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/alison-lintal/4/