Legal Literacy: An Introduction to Legal Studies - Brossura

Zariski, Archie

Brossura

ISBN 10: 192735644X ISBN 13: 9781927356449

Casa editrice: Athabasca Univ, 2014

Riassunto

To understand how the legal system works, students must consider the law in terms of its structures, processes, language, and modes of thought and argumentin 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 consider critically the system they are studying. Touching on significant socio-legal issues such as access to justice, legal jargon, and plain language, Zariski critiques common legal traditions and practices, and analyzes what it means to think like a lawyer. As such, the text provides a sound basis for those who wish to pursue further studies in law or legal studies as well as those seeking a better understand how the legal field relates to the society that it serves.

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Informazioni sull'autore

A former litigator in Edmonton, Alberta, Archie Zariski has been teaching law and legal studies since 1991, including classes on mediation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), evidence, and legal literacy. He is co-editor of The Multi-Tasking Judge: Comparative Judicial Dispute Resolution.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Athabasca Univ
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 192735644X
• ISBN 13: 9781927356449
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 206
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile