Legal Literacy: An Introduction to Legal Studies - Couverture souple

Zariski, Archie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 192735644X ISBN 13 : 9781927356449

Editeur : AU Press, 2014

Synopsis

To understand how the legal system works, students must consider thelaw in terms of its structures, processes, language, and modes ofthought and argument―in short, they must become literate in thefield. Legal Literacy fulfills this aim by providing afoundational understanding of key concepts such as legal personhood,jurisdiction, and precedent, and by introducing students to legalresearch and writing skills. Examples of cases, statutes, and otherlegal materials support these concepts.

While Legal Literacy is an introductory text, it alsochallenges students to consider critically the system they arestudying. Touching on significant socio-legal issues such as access tojustice, legal jargon, and plain language, Zariski critiques commonlegal traditions and practices, and analyzes what it means "tothink like a lawyer." As such, the text provides a sound basisfor those who wish to pursue further studies in law or legal studies aswell as those seeking a better understanding of how the legal fieldrelates to the society that it serves.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

A former litigator in Edmonton, Alberta, Archie Zariski has beenteaching law and legal studies since 1991, including classes onmediation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), evidence, and legalliteracy. He is co-editor of The Multi-Tasking Judge: ComparativeJudicial Dispute Resolution (Thomson Reuters).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: AU Press
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 192735644X
• ISBN 13: 9781927356449
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 220
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• Personne responsable: non disponible