The Critical Legal Studies Movement

The Critical Legal Studies (CLS) movement is an academic movement that challenges the idea that law is objective or neutral. It argues that law is deeply intertwined with social, political, and economic power dynamics, often benefiting those in privileged positions. CLS scholars believe that legal rules are influenced by societal interests and that legal outcomes can reflect inequalities rather than fairness. They aim to critique and deconstruct legal doctrines to reveal underlying biases, promoting a more aware and equitable understanding of how law functions in society.