Introduction to Law and the Legal System provides an overview of law and the American legal system, using a variety of cases to support the major functions of U. Suitable for a variety of departments and courses, this text is known for its broad coverage and introductory level, flexible organization, and use of cases to explain legal concepts.
This text provides an introduction to U. It is intended for law students, lawyers, and legal scholars from foreign countries; U. Not a casebook, it explains the major substantive areas of the law in narrative form and includes citations to cases and sources for additional detail. In addition, the book has chapters on the essential basic history and governmental structure necessary to understand the legal system; the legal profession; the theory and practice of the adversary system of justice; and statutory interpretation and caselaw reasoning.
Law does not only exist in a courtroom and law is not only created by legislators. Law is all around us and is under constant transformation. Introduction to Law and the Legal System course will focus on the many different meanings of law and the role of law in modern life. In this course we will examine the functions of law in society from a constitutional, statutory and judicial perspective, noting the role each of these has played in shaping the current legal framework in the United States.
This class introduces students to the relationship between law, societal organizations both nongovernmental organizations and not-for-profit organizations , the private sector, and the separate branches of government the judiciary, congressional, and executive branches.
We will discuss issues such as affirmative action, free speech, and tort reform. In this course we will examine how useful the law is in resolving disputes, to what extent our legal system either reflects or promotes social inequality, and whether our courts are living up to their democratic ideals.
During this course, students will have the opportunity to learn how to analyze judicial opinions, to prepare case briefs and an appellate memorandum, to observe an actual courtroom, and to present an oral argument before a panel of lawyers acting as judges. Introduction to Law and the Legal System text provides an overview of the law and the American legal system.
It uses a sampling of cases to support the major functions of U. It is suitable for a variety of departments and courses with its broad coverage and introductory level, topical organization, discussion of the organization of the federal and state court systems and the use of landmark cases to illustrate legal concepts. The cases included in this text have been heavily edited for teaching purposes and are not intended to be representative of the full cases.
This is a concise history and analysis of the civil law tradition, which is dominant in most of Europe, all of Latin America, and many parts of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
This new edition deals with recent significant events - such as the fall of the Soviet empire and the resulting precipitous decline of the socialist legal tradition - and their significance for the civil law tradition. Introduction to the English Legal System is the ideal foundation for those coming new to the study of law.
Writing in a highly engaging and accessible style, Martin Partington introduces the purposes and functions of English law, the law-making process, and the machinery of justice, while also challenging assumptions and exploring current debates.
Consolidating over 40 years' experience in the law, Martin Partington examines beliefs about the English legal system, and encourages students to question how far it meets the growing demands placed on it. Incorporating all the latest developments, this concise introduction brings law and the legal system to life. Online resources: This book is accompanied by online resources, including: questions for reflection and discussion; multiple choice questions; a glossary; further reading materials; web links; and a link to Martin Partington's blog, which covers his views on key developments in the English justice system.
An essential text for anyone interested in crime, law and justice in Hong Kong, this book offers the only comprehensive survey of all the major parts of Hong Kong's criminal justice system.
It also provides an introduction to some key areas of the Hong Kong legal system, including the judiciary, criminal law and legal assistance. The book will appeal not only to social and political science students but also those studying for a number of law courses. An edition of Introduction to law and the legal system This edition was published in by Wadsworth in Boston. Written in English — pages. Subjects Cases , Law. Introduction to law and the legal system , cengage learning.
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Places United States. Table of Contents Introduction Ethics Institutional sources of american law The judicial system Civil procedure Limitations in obtaining relief Judicial remedies Criminal law and procedure Family law Contracts The law of torts Property Administrative law and administrative agencies Alternative dispute resolution.
Edition Notes Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Classifications Library of Congress KF A4 G7 Community Reviews 0 Feedback? Lists containing this Book. Loading Related Books.
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