Pages: (56-71 )
Abstract
The world is gradually becoming a mobile society due to the proliferation of mobile technologies. The legal and education sector are adapting to the increasing influence of mobile technology by incorporating them into the teaching and learning process. This has promoted ‘’Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT)’’ trend in many schools. Considering the growing pedagogical value of mobile technologies, this study examined the use and perception of mobile technology among Law students in Enugu State Nigeria. Structured questionnaires were administered to 150 law students consisting of both Undergraduate and postgraduates from three tertiary institutions in Enugu. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings indicate no statically significant gender differences on the perception of mobile technology use for educational purposes, and also a weak correlation between age and perception of mobile technologies among law students. The result also highlighted some of the barriers that limit the educational utility of mobile technologies by law students such as: unstable internet connectivity and poor digital skills. The study indicates the growing importance of mobile technologies in legal education. The study concluded that: to successfully traverse the ever-evolving legal world, law students require more than just a standard legal skill set but also technological skills in order to excel in modern day law practice.
Keywords: Mobile technology and Law, Legal technology, Smartphone, Law students, Legal education,