Learning participation: the case of PROSODE, Peru (PLA Notes 48)

PROSODE (Proyeccion Social del Derecho/ Social Outreach of Law) is a programme at the Catholic University in Peru, that encourages law students to provide information and guidance on legal issues to deprived communities. This article examines the benefits to students by participating in the programme, as well as advantages to poor communities and society in general.

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