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.
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Product description
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.
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
