To understand how the legal system works, students must consider the law in terms of its structures, processes, language, and modes of thought and argument?in short, they must become literate in the field. Legal Literacy fulfills this aim by providing a foundational understanding of key concepts such as legal personhood, jurisdiction, and precedent, and by introducing students to legal research and writing skills. Examples of cases, statutes, and other legal materials support these concepts.
While Legal Literacy is an introductory text, it also challenges students to...
To understand how the legal system works, students must consider the law in terms of its structures, processes, language, and modes of thought and ...
With contributions by international experts in judicial administration and senior judicial figures, it provides a unique comparative perspective on the role of modern judges in a rapidly evolving environment and the pressures of effective judicial administration.
With contributions by international experts in judicial administration and senior judicial figures, it provides a unique comparative perspective on th...
