Re - Designing Focus in Legal Education: The Development of Pomo Law – No

This paper introduces ‘Pomo Law-No’, an innovative law-themed card game integrated with a focus control device designed to enhance law students’ learning experiences. Legal education often requires students to comprehend complex and abstract concepts, demanding sustained attention. However, many law students struggle with engagement and concentration, frequently due to distractions from mobile devices. ‘Pomo Law-No’ addresses these challenges by combining interactive, game-based learning with a focus-control device modeled on the ‘Pomodoro Technique’, which restricts phone use during study sessions. The game requires players to answer law questions through engaging activities that foster active learning and lively discussions. This approach not only makes legal education more interactive but also supports the development of better study habits and self-regulation among students. Employing a qualitative, concept-driven methodology, the research draws upon established theories in game-based learning, focus management, and legal pedagogy. Findings indicate that integrating game-based learning with structured focus-control significantly enhances student engagement, concentration, and retention in legal education. For future studies, it is recommended to explore the long-term effects of Pomo Law-No on academic performance, its applicability in other fields of study, and its effectiveness in diverse educational settings. Such investigations could provide deeper insights into the broader impact and adaptability of this innovative tool across various learning environments.

Legal education, Game-based learning, Law students

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