The Mobile Legal Clinics for Enhancing Farmers’ Quality of Life and Approaches to Developing Legal Education in Thailand : A Case Study of Fao Rai Subdistrict, Nong Khai Province, and Si Suttho Subdistrict, Udon Thani Province
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Clinical legal education is an instructional approach that emphasises experiential learning through real-world practice. It fosters the development of legal skills and instils a sense of social responsibility in students. This research aims to examine the impact of clinical legal education on the development of professional skills and a sense of justice among third-year law students at Udon Thani Rajabhat University. Furthermore, it analyses the outcomes of mobile legal clinic activities conducted for farmers in Fao Rai Subdistrict, Nong Khai Province, and Si Suttho Subdistrict, Udon Thani Province. The objective is to propose guidelines for integrating clinical legal education into legal instruction in Thailand. The study employs qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, participant observations, and document analysis. The findings indicate that clinical legal education enhances various legal competencies in students, such as legal problem analysis, communication skills, and the ability to provide legal counsel. Additionally, it instils a sense of responsibility to provide legal services to underprivileged individuals. Moreover, the mobile legal clinic activities for farmers have improved access to legal services in rural areas, offering guidance on legal issues such as land tenure disputes, undocumented land sale contracts, and mortgage agreements. Based on the research findings, it is recommended that educational institutions integrate clinical legal education into the Bachelor of Laws curriculum to align with the 2022 Thai Qualifications Framework for Higher Education, which emphasises learning outcomes derived from practical engagement, analytical problem-solving, legal counselling, and dispute resolution. The study also recommends the expansion of mobile legal clinic projects to other communities to broaden access to justice and extend legal assistance to disadvantaged populations.
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