PUB - Publikationen an der Universität Bielefeld

This paper explores the specific expectations and needs of law students for an introductory Python course to be tailored to their unique academic and professional requirements. The study involved semi-structured interviews with law students at the University of Mannheim and reveals a demand for practical, flexible, and applicable training that integrates seamlessly into their demanding schedules and are consistent with the principles of andragogy. Specific suggestions are deducted for a custom adaptation of the Python introductory course. The research highlights the necessity of well-targeted designing educational programs to bridge traditional legal education and the digital skills required in modern legal practice.