The study of law and the scientific method
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Method of science, Science and Law, Law studies curricula.Abstract
Some Brazilian schools of Law wrongly name Introduction to the Science of Law the first core course students take when beginning their studies of Law. Most students have never been exposed to the method of sciences and finish their course without knowing about it. The article argues that, similarly to Common Law students, they should be familiarized with Statistics and the method of sciences to ensure that they base their action on realistic instead of idealistic proposals and perceptions.
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