Legal Realism’s Critique of Legal Formalism: An In-Depth Analysis of Judicial Decision-Making
Legal formalism has long been regarded as a foundational approach within jurisprudence, emphasizing the application of established legal rules and principles with minimal judicial discretion. However, its critics argue that this perspective overlooks the complex social realities influencing legal decision-making. Legal Realism’s critique of legal formalism challenges the notion that law operates as a purely…