Gerald F. Hess

6 books

About the Author

Gerald F. Hess is a legal educator and author whose work focuses on effective teaching, thoughtful assessment, and practical approaches to law-school instruction. His books support faculty and students across the full educational experience, from course design and syllabus planning to classroom engagement, case analysis, and final examinations. Among his notable works are Assessment of Teaching and Learning: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Law Schools, What the Best Law Teachers Do, and Teaching Law by Design: Engaging Students from the Syllabus to the Final Exam, Second Edition. Hess’s writing offers accessible guidance for instructors committed to improving legal education and student learning.

Common genres

Education Law legal education

Writing style

practical clear pedagogical