Adapting action learning in the legal profession: the role of the ‘provided’ problem

ABSTRACT

Action learning has evolved with multiple variants and a multiplicity of interpretations which have moved it away from Revans Classical Principles. This account of practice describes the use of an adapted action learning set within the legal profession with a specific focus on a ‘provided’ problem and collective reflective practice in the form of critical reflective questioning. Reformulating the classic action learning equation L (Learning) = P (Practice Knowledge) + Q (Questioning Insight) to L = P (Shared Experience of Practice) + (C)RQ (Critical Reflective Questioning), I reflect upon the way in which the participants engaged with this new approach and consider the adaptivity of action learning within professional legal practice.

KEYWORDS:

• Adapted action learning
• reflective questioning
• critical collective reflection

Notes on contributor

Bernadette McDonald is a solicitor and sessional lecturer in law. Her research interests include Action Learning and using collective reflective practice in clinical legal education