Rich Lumley: Attorney, Smith Alling PS, showcases how critical thinking is imperative to the practice of the law. Critical thinking is connected to research, writing, and negotiating which come into play during his work. Lumley also discusses empathy and why that is important in an adversarial system. He encourages people to spend time with people who are different from themselves to have a better understanding of how to approach situations.
The Law – Civic Skills
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- How does Rich describe critical thinking?
- Why is it important to be able to consider other perspectives?
- How can we apply critical thinking skills to the world around us?
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