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The Bramble Bush : The classic lectures on the law and law school
By Llewellyn, Karl N. Oxford University Press. c2008.
"For over seventy years, there has been one book that law students have read to prepare for what they were about to encounter. That book is The Bramble Bush. After all these years and many imitators, The Bramble Bush remains one of the most popular introductions to the law and its study. Llewellyn introduces students to what the law is, how to read cases, how to prepare for class, and how justice in the real world relates to the law. Although laws change every year, disputes between people haven't altered all that much since Llewellyn first penned The Bramble Bush, and the process of moving from private dispute to legal conflict still follows the patterns he described." - from the publisher
KF 273 L55
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An introduction to the legal system of the United States
By Farnsworth, E. Allan. Oxford University Press. Fourth edition. 2010.
This book goes over the basics of the legal system including how different piece of the law such as statutes, case law, regulations, and rules of procedure come together to form a complete whole.
KF 387 F3
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Law 101
By Feinman, Jay M. Oxford University Press. Third edition. 2010.
Feinman’s Law 101 is an excellent introduction to basic legal principles affecting everyday life and the subjects covered in the first year of law school. Feinman uses an informal question and answer format that is accessible, but not simplistic. As librarians, we are often confronted with the statement “just tell me what the law is” and rolled eyes when we cannot give a quick, concise answer. This publication will be a good source to give to someone who wants to get a quick overview of an area of law. It will also be helpful in illustrating the complexities involved in any “simple” legal situation.
KF 387 F45
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The legal system : Helping yourselfTexas Legal Services Center. [2011].
Note: This item is also available electronically.
KFT 8841 L44
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Nolo's encyclopedia of everyday law : Answers to your most frequently asked legal questions
Nolo. Eleventh edition. 2020.
"Turn to Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law for answers to everyday legal questions that come up in all aspects of life. Easily locate concise explanations about legal issues including: - credit, debt, and bankruptcy - divorce, child custody, and visitation - wills, living trusts, and estate planning" -- from the publisher
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Science for lawyers
American Bar Association. First edition. c2008.
According to the preface, "This is the book to consult when the realization dawns that it is now time to represent a scientist, consult a scientist, or for some other reason absorb a basic working knowledge of a particular applied scientific discipline." The text covers 13 scientific disciplines. The reader can obtain an overview of the field, what a researcher or practitioner in that area of study might do and what standards or ethical codes govern professionals working in the field. By reading the coverage on a topic, a lawyer can become conversant with the major personalities and important studies in a discipline. Additionally, the ways science could come into play in a legal situation are presented. Each topic concludes with references for additional information.
KF 8961 D76