An Introduction To American Law

Author : Gerald Paul McAlinn,Daniel Allan Rosen,John Peter Stern
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063937515

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An Introduction to American Law by Gerald Paul McAlinn,Daniel Allan Rosen,John Peter Stern Pdf

The fundamental rules, court cases, concepts and trends of each key subject in American law are presented in a narrative tailored to the reader without an American legal background. Each chapter covers a major area of law, summarizes the leading doctrines, analyzes recurring, current and developing trends, highlights areas of contemporary debate, offers streamlined versions of precedent-setting cases, raises questions for further discussion, and lists important vocabulary words.This book is ideal for readers who want to understand the contemporary American legal system at a more than superficial level, but who are not currently studying to become American lawyers. The style, organization and content make the book attractive for such readers as those planning on entering law school; paralegal assistants; students of American law outside of the United States; American undergraduates taking a course in American law and/or in a pre-law program; and graduate level students in subjects other than American law. The size, weight and price of the book are tailored to make the book attractive to students.

Author : Lawrence M. Friedman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Law
ISBN : OCLC:1052745711

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American Law by Lawrence M. Friedman Pdf

Author : George P. Fletcher,Steve Sheppard
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Law
ISBN : 0195167236

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American Law in a Global Context by George P. Fletcher,Steve Sheppard Pdf

Resource added for the Paralegal program 101101.

Author : Jay Feinman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199341702

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Law 101 by Jay Feinman Pdf

In each of the first three editions of the bestselling Law 101, Jay Feinman gave readers an upbeat and vivid examination of the American legal system. Since the third edition was published in 2010, much has happened: several key Supreme Court cases have been decided, we've seen sensational criminal trials, and the legal system has had to account for the latest developments in Internet law. This fully updated fourth edition of Law 101 accounts for all this and more, as Feinman once again provides a clear introduction to American law. The book covers all the main subjects taught in the first year of law school, and discusses every facet of the American legal tradition, including constitutional law, the litigation process, and criminal, property, and contracts law. To accomplish this, Feinman brings in the most noteworthy, infamous, and often outrageous examples and cases. We learn about the case involving scalding coffee that cost McDonald's half a million dollars, the murder trial in Victorian London that gave us the legal definition of insanity, and the epochal decision of Marbury vs. Madison that gave the Supreme Court the power to declare state and federal law unconstitutional. A key to learning about the law is learning legal vocabulary, and Feinman helps by clarifying terms like "due process" and "equal protection," as well as by drawing distinctions between terms like "murder" and "manslaughter." Above all, though, is that Feinman reveals to readers of all kinds that despite its complexities and quirks, the law is can be understood by everyone. Perfect for students contemplating law school, journalists covering legislature, or even casual fans of "court-television" shows, Law 101 is a clear and accessible introduction to the American legal system. New to this edition: Featured analysis of: -the Obamacare case -Citizens United -the DOMA decision -the Trayvon Martin case As well as recent legal developments pertaining to: -online contracting -mortgages -police investigations -criminal sentencing

Author : WILLIAM. REED BURNHAM (STEPHEN F.),Stephen Reed
Publisher : West Academic Publishing
Page : 1366 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1684675839

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Introduction to the Law and Legal System of the United States by WILLIAM. REED BURNHAM (STEPHEN F.),Stephen Reed Pdf

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Author : Gerrit De Geest
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781839101458

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American Law by Gerrit De Geest Pdf

This concise primer offers an introduction to U.S. law from a comparative perspective, explaining not only the main features of American law and legal culture, but also how and why it differs from that of other countries. Students beginning LLM programs in the U.S., in particular international students, will find this primer invaluable reading.

Author : ROBERT H. KLONOFF
Publisher : West Academic Publishing
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1647084148

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Introduction to the Study of U. S. Law by ROBERT H. KLONOFF Pdf

This book is designed to introduce students to the highlights of the first-year curriculum at a U.S. law school. The first chapter provides an overview of the U.S. legal system. The seven chapters that follow focus on basic foundational subjects: constitutional law, civil procedure, contracts, torts, property, criminal procedure, and criminal law, each in a separate chapter. Although the first chapter consists entirely of articles and other commentary, the other seven chapters consist mainly of edited court decisions. All of the chapters contain notes and questions, highlighting important issues for discussion and providing citations to cases, articles, and other materials for more in-depth study. The book is intended for several types of students: First, it is designed for international students who are attending a U.S. law school to pursue an LL.M degree or an S.J.D. degree. This book gives such students the opportunity to take an intensive course on U.S. law, thus enabling them to learn the fundamental concepts before taking upper-division courses. Second, this book is designed for international students who want to learn about U.S. law but who are not planning to attend a U.S. law school. U.S. law professors can teach the course in foreign law schools using this text. Also, foreign professors who have been trained at a U.S. law school can teach U.S. law at their home institutions. Third, the book is designed for an undergraduate pre-law course at a U.S. college or university. Fourth, the book can be used at U.S. schools that train and certify paralegals. All four types of students share a common desire to learn the basics of U.S. law in one course. And all four types will benefit not only from the substantive materials but also from the experience of learning core subject areas.

Author : Timothy Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1837
Category : Law
ISBN : MINN:31951D01500153N

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Introduction to American Law by Timothy Walker Pdf

Author : Phil Harris
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006-12-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781139461450

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An Introduction to Law by Phil Harris Pdf

Since the publication of its first edition, this textbook has become the definitive student introduction to the subject. As with earlier editions, the seventh edition gives a clear understanding of fundamental legal concepts and their importance within society. In addition, this book addresses the ways in which rules and the structures of law respond to and impact upon changes in economic and political life. The title has been extensively updated and explores recent high profile developments such as the Civil Partnership Act 2005 and the Racial and Religious Hatred Bill. This introductory text covers a wide range of topics in a clear, sensible fashion giving full context to each. For this reason An Introduction to Law is ideal for all students of law, be they undergraduate law students, those studying law as part of a mixed degree, or students on social sciences courses which offer law options.

Author : Jasper Kim
Publisher : Amer Bar Assn
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-07
Category : Law
ISBN : 1627228586

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American Law 101 by Jasper Kim Pdf

This new book offers an approachable user's guide to both the spirit and the letter of the law underlying the U.S. legal system. It provides explanations and examples of most of the concepts covered in law schools explained in plain English, with minimum use of jargon. It also offers copies of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. It's perfect for anyone who wishes a concise and approachable guide to the U.S. Legal system.

Author : Lloyd Bonfield
Publisher : West Academic Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Law
ISBN : 0314150161

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American Law and the American Legal System in a Nutshell by Lloyd Bonfield Pdf

This book, suitable as a primer for foreign LLMs ? or as an introductory survey for American students of both procedural and substantive law ? is a comprehensive, though concise, survey of the American legal system ? its structure and its methodology.

Author : Lawrence Meir Friedman,Grant M. Hayden
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780190460594

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American Law by Lawrence Meir Friedman,Grant M. Hayden Pdf

This book provides an introduction to the American legal system for a broad readership. Its focus is on law in practice, on the role of the law in American society; and how the social context affects the living law of the United States. It covers the institutions of law creation and application, law in American government, American legal culture and the legal profession, American criminal and civil justice, and civil rights. Clearly written, the book has been widely used in both undergraduate and graduate courses as an introduction to the legal system; it will be useful, too, to a general audience interested in understanding how this vital social system works. This new edition follows the same basic structure as applied in the previous editions providing a thorough revision and reworking of the text. This edition reflects upon what has happened in the years since the second edition was published in 1998, and how these events and evolutions have shaped our fundamental comprehension of the workings of the American legal system today.

Author : Steve Donweber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1691679569

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Cases and Materials for an Introduction to American Law by Steve Donweber Pdf

The book presents a general introduction to the study of law in the United States. The idea here is to provide-in casebook form-an introduction to American law and legal English for (1) international law students, both those who wish at some point to study or practice in the United States and those who wish to remain in their home countries; (2) English-speaking undergraduate students interested in studying the law and/or going to law school; and (3) anyone else interested in understanding and studying basic concepts in law.

Author : Timothy Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1869
Category : Law
ISBN : NYPL:33433008602512

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Introduction to American Law by Timothy Walker Pdf

Author : Peter Hay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Law
ISBN : 1138221996

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The Law of the United States by Peter Hay Pdf

The Law of the United States offers an introduction and overview of the American legal system. With an emphasis throughout on up-to-date case law and current literature, it is an ideal first point of entry for students and practitioners alike, and a starting point for further independent research. Professor Hay provides a concise and straightforward explanation of the law and legal vocabulary, as well as an introduction to the different types of law and legal techniques. He explains the role of Congress, the Executive and the Courts, and clarifies the mechanisms behind the branches of public and private law in the United States. He introduces the reader to the complexities of federal and state law, emphasizing that the many areas of public law and virtually all areas of private law are the separate law of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the (U.S.-dependent) Territories in which common language, legal tradition, and culture have served to bring about a basic legal unity. Several private law areas (contract law, torts, family law, succession) receive detailed treatment, as do criminal law and procedure. The book provides detailed references to legislation, case law, and the literature, up-to-date through early 2016. Four appendices present a detailed case study with commentary to aid the civil law reader in understanding of the case law system; the text of the U.S. Constitution (referred to in several contexts throughout the book); a geographic map of the U.S. federal court system; and information on the Legal Profession in the United States.