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Introduction to Law and Legal Skills 2nd Ed

This book is ideal for an introductory law course that teaches students about the law and legal system while engaging them in learning and practicing legal skills.

Publication Language: English

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ISBN/ISSN: 9781776175338
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This book is ideal for an introductory law course that teaches students about the law and legal system while engaging them in learning and practicing legal skills.

It contains interesting, challenging and fun materials that are pedagogically sound and that relate to students' lives and experience. It aids high quality, innovative teaching and student participation. A Teachers' Manual assists lecturers.

 

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Table of contents

Chapter 1 - Studying Law in a Diverse World

Chapter 2 - Concepts of Law, Justice and Morality

Chapter 3 - Classifications of the Law

Chapter 4 - Sources of South African Law

Chapter 5 - Hierarchy and Jurisdiction of the Courts, and Legal Practitioners

Chapter 6 - Appeal and Review, Precedent and Case Summaries

Chapter 7 - Problem-solving Skills

Chapter 8 - Legal Research and Introduction to Delict

Chapter 9 - Researching a Delictual Problem

Chapter 10 - Simulation: Mock Trial: Introduction to Criminal Law, Procedure and Evidence

Chapter 11 - Simulation: Punishment and Sentencing

Chapter 12 - Skills Simulation: Analysing a Trial Transcript and Hearsay Evidence

Chapter 13 - Skills Simulation: Writing a Short Opinion and Citations

Chapter 14 - Skills Simulation: Sentencing and Writing a Long Opinion

Appendix - Case File