2nd Edition

Thinking Like a Lawyer A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students

By Colin Seale Copyright 2025
182 Pages 28 B/W Illustrations
by Prufrock Press

182 Pages 28 B/W Illustrations
by Prufrock Press

Critical thinking is the essential tool for ensuring that students fulfill their promise. But, in reality, critical thinking is still a luxury good, and students with the greatest potential are too often challenged the least. This best-selling book: Introduces a powerful but practical framework to close the critical thinking gap Gives teachers the tools and knowledge to teach critical... Read more

Introduction  Part I: Closing the Critical Thinking Gap  1. The Autobiography of a Recovering Underachiever  2. Defining Critical Thinking  3. The Critical Thinking Gap  Part II: Thinking Like a Lawyer  4. A Critical Thinking Revolution  5. Introduction to thinkLaw  6. Analysis From Multiple Perspectives  7. The Power of Analysis from Multiple Perspectives  8. Mistake Analysis  9. Investigation and Discovery  10. Settlement and Negotiation  11. Competition  Part III: Practical Considerations for a Critical Thinking Revolution  12. Making thinkLaw Work  13. Avoiding Engagement for Engagement’s Sake  14. Critical Thinking: Classroom Management’s Secret Weapon  15. Beyond Test Prep: Hacking the “Big Test”  16. Leveraging Families to Unleash Critical Thinking Potential  Conclusion: Future-Proofing Students with Critical Thinking

Biography

Colin Seale is an educator, attorney, and critical thinking expert. He founded thinkLaw, an award-winning organization, to help educators leverage inquiry-based instructional strategies that can close the critical thinking gap and ensure they teach and reach all students. Follow Colin on X (formerly Twitter) at @ColinESeale.