Introduction to Law and the Legal System, 3rd Ed., Course Packet
Author : William Burnham
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Page : pages
File Size : 16,70 MB
Release : 2002
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Author : William Burnham
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Page : pages
File Size : 16,70 MB
Release : 2002
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Author : Cram101 Textbook Reviews Staff
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Page : 146 pages
File Size : 34,1 MB
Release : 2016-03-03
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ISBN : 9781497032552
Author : Frank A. Schubert
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 15,75 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
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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 entirely to the topic) with icons highlighting interesting ethical dilemmas and an appendix discussing the ethical dimensions of case studies.
Author : Harold J. Grilliot
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Page : pages
File Size : 26,43 MB
Release : 1991-11-01
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ISBN : 9780395592304
Author : Margaret Z. Johns
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,11 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781611638608
This book is designed to give students the background they need to start law school successfully. Since the best law schools seek a diverse class in terms of background and education, not all incoming law students are familiar with our legal system. This book introduces legal education, the legal profession, the legal system, and primary sources of the law including statutes and cases. It covers basic principles of statutory construction and the evolution of the common law through judicial decisions. While the book starts with the basics, it also introduces some more sophisticated issues including the United States Supreme Court's same-sex marriage decision, Obergefell v. Hodges, which weaves together several themes covered in the book. The fourth edition updates all the statistical information about legal education and the legal profession, uses a new series of cases showing the evolution of the common law, and includes the Obergefell case to illustrate the complex interplay of legal doctrines. PowerPoint slides are available to professors upon adoption of this book. Download a sample of the full 122-slide presentation here. If you have adopted the book for a course, contact [email protected] to request the PowerPoint slides.
Author : Harold J. Grilliot
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Page : 506 pages
File Size : 48,7 MB
Release : 1975-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780395186947
Author : Harold J. Grilliot
Publisher :
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,24 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780395327029
Author : Frank J. Addivinola, Jr.
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 13,85 MB
Release : 2014-09-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781501032288
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 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). The course is structured to provide students with the opportunity to learn to legally analyze judicial opinions, prepare legal memoranda, and present an oral argument before a “judge.” Throughout the semester we will explore the role of the citizen within the legal system and the effects that laws can have on society. 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.S. law. 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.
Author : Harold J. Grilliot
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Page : 153 pages
File Size : 37,26 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780395187999
Author : Frank August Schubert
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,53 MB
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781285438252
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.