Introduction to Law and the Legal System

• Author : Frank August Schubert
• Publisher : Cengage Learning
• Release : 01 January 2022

Providing an intriguing overview of the fundamental principles of the American legal system, Schubert's INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM, 12th edition, uses current cases to illustrate the major functions of U.S. law. This student-friendly resource equips you with a general understanding of American substantive and procedural law -- a key component of a well-rounded education. Through engaging case analysis and thoughtful questions, the text will inspire you to exercise your power of reasoning and think about the

• Author : Frank August Schubert
• Publisher : Cengage Learning
• Release : 05 January 2011

INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM provides an overview of law and the American legal system, using cases to support the major functions of U.S. law. Suitable for a variety of departments and courses, this text is known for its broad coverage, flexible organization, and use of cases to explain legal concepts. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

• Author : Frank A. Schubert
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 26 March 1996

• Author : Jaap Hage,Bram Akkermans
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 12 August 2014

This book is exceptional in the sense that it provides an introduction to law in general rather than the law of one specific jurisdiction, and it presents a unique way of looking at legal education. It is crucial for lawyers to be aware of the different ways in which societal problems can be solved and to be able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different legal solutions. In this respect, being a lawyer involves being able to reason like

• Author : Thomas R. Van Dervort,David L. Hudson
• Publisher : Aspen Publishing
• Release : 30 January 2015

Designed to teach the basics needed to prepare students for any role in the legal system, Law and the Legal System engages students through the use of examples and practical applications of legal principles. Whether they are interested in pursuing legal careers as lawyers or paralegals, or political science careers, or criminal justice interests, students are provided a basic understanding of the law and how to find it. Mock trial experiences are encouraged, and each chapter involves the student in

• Author : Frank A. Schubert
• Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
• Release : 26 March 2023

Written from a legal and institutional perspective, this text provides students with an overview of the American legal system. Broad coverage, flexible organization, and inclusion of up-to-date, teachable cases make Introduction to Law suitable for a variety of departments (business, political science, government and criminal justice departments, and paralegal and pre-law) and courses (Survey of Law, Introduction to Law and the Legal System, Law and Society, Legal Studies for Paralegals, and Legal Process).Expanded ethics coverage includes a chapter (devoted

• Author : Martin Partington
• Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
• Release : 01 May 2019

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

• Author : Helena H. M. Chan
• Publisher : Lexis Pub
• Release : 26 March 1986

• Author : Frank J. Addivinola, Jr.
• Publisher : CreateSpace
• Release : 02 September 2014

What is “law” and where does it come from? 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

• Author : Jay A. Sigler
• Publisher : Homewood, Ill : Dorsey Press
• Release : 26 March 1968

• Author : E. Allan Farnsworth
• Publisher : Oxford University Press
• Release : 16 July 2010

In the updated, fourth edition of this classic text which has been translated into over a dozen languages, constitutional scholar and Columbia Law School professor E. Allan Farnsworth provides a clear explanation of the structure and function of the U.S. legal system in one handy reference. An Introduction to the Legal System of the United States, Fourth Edition is designed to be a general introduction to the structure and function of the legal system of the United States, and

• Author : Samuel Mermin
• Publisher : Aspen Publishers
• Release : 26 March 1982

• Author : William Burnham
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 26 March 2023

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• Author : John Henry Merryman,Rogelio Pérez-Perdomo
• Publisher : Stanford University Press
• Release : 21 May 2007

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.

• Author : Edgar Bodenheimer,John Bilyeu Oakley,Jean C. Love
• Publisher : West Academic Publishing
• Release : 26 March 2023

The authors have retained most of the original text with revisions to reflect new developments, while adding edited reports of many new cases. The new cases emphasize recent decisions of the United States Supreme Court, but also include an eclectic group of decisions by state appellate courts. Instructors who wish to introduce students to the case method of legal analysis will find they have ample resources to do so; instructors who wish to emphasize textual description of the key features