Law and the Legal System: An Introduction To Law and Legal Studies in the United States, Third Edition

Thomas R. Van Dervort, David L. Hudson

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Designed to teach the basics needed to prepare students for any role in the legal system, Law and the Legal System: An Introduction to Law and Legal Studies in the United States engages students through the use of examples and practical applications of legal principles. Whether they are interested in pursuing legal careers as lawyers or paralegals, or political science careers, or criminal justice interests, students are provided a basic understanding of the law and how to find it. Mock trial experiences are encouraged, and each chapter involves the student in exercises that review understanding of legal terms and concepts. Six cases in an appendix illustrate basic concepts, and hypothetical cases showcase the inner workings of the judicial system in both criminal and civil cases. Internet sources, key terms, case excerpts, research assignments, review exercises and discussion questions help students reinforce the key concepts in each chapter, and suggested activities engage students in discovery projects.

Thoroughly updated, the revised Third Edition expands coverage with new chapters on Legal Research and Writing, Tort Law, Contract Law, Family Law, Employment Law, and Equal Protection Law. Careful updating of information throughout the book includes refreshed Internet references to the text.

Features of Law and the Legal System: An Introduction to Law and Legal Studies in the United States:
- Solid overview of the system of law and government
- Readability, accessibility
- Provides the basics for any role in the legal system
  - lawyer or paralegal career
  - political science or criminal justice work
- Practical applications to engage students with legal principles
  - mock trial experiences encouraged
  - chapter exercises review legal terms and concepts
  - activities engage students in discovery projects
- Five part structure, comprehensive coverage
  - Basic Legal Concepts
  - Substantive Civil Law
  - Civil Law Procedure
  - Criminal Law Procedure
  - Administrative Due Process
- Six cases illustrate major basic concepts
- Explains difficult legal concepts in a reader-friendly format
- Hypothetical cases reveal workings of judicial system in both criminal and civil cases
- Differentiates civil, criminal, and administrative due process
- Discusses history as well as contemporary state of law and current controversies
- Pedagogically rich
  - Internet sources
  - key terms
  - case excerpts
  - research assignments
  - review exercises
  - discussion questions
Thoroughly updated, the revised Third Edition presents:
- New chapters
  - Legal Research and Writing
  - Tort Law
  - Contract Law
  - Family Law
  - Employment Law
  - Equal Protection Law
- Updated Internet references
- New material, brought completely up-to-date

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Page Count	636
Published	02/01/2012

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Summary of Contents

PART ONE GAINING FAMILIARITY WITH BASIC LEGAL CONCEPTS

Chapter 1: The Expanding Legal Professions
Chapter 2: The Origin and Basic Structure of Our Federal System
Chapter 3: Court Jurisdiction and Legal Reasoning
Chapter 4: Introduction to Legal Research and Writing

PART TWO: UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANTIVE CIVIL LAW

Chapter 5: Introduction to Tort Law
Chapter 6: Introduction to Family Law
Chapter 7: Introduction to Employment Law
Chapter 8: Introduction to Equal Protection Law

PART THREE: UNDERSTANDING CIVIL LAW PROCEDURE

Chapter 9: Initiating Civil Legal Process
Chapter 10: The Trial Process in Civil Cases
Chapter 11: Civil Trial, Argument and Adjudication
Chapter 12: Evaluation of the Civil Process

PART FOUR: UNDERSTANDING CRIMINAL LEGAL PROCEDURE

Chapter 13: Introduction to Criminal Legal Process
Chapter 14: The Pretrial Process in Criminal Cases
Chapter 15: The Trial Process in Criminal Cases
Chapter 16: The Jury’s Verdict, Sentencing and Appeal

PART FIVE: UNDERSTANDING ADMINISTRATIVE DUE PROCESS

Chapter 17: Administrative Due Process
Author Information

David L. Hudson

David L. Hudson Jr. is a scholar at the First Amendment Center where he writes for the Center’s website, speaks to the media and lectures on a variety of First Amendment issues. He is the author, co-author or co-editor of more than 30 books, including The Encyclopedia of the First Amendment (CQ Press, 2008)(one of three co-editors), The Rehnquist Court: Understanding Its Impact and Legacy (Praeger, 2006), and the Handy Supreme Court Answer Book (Visible Ink Press, 2008). He has written several books devoted to student-speech issues and others areas of student rights. He also serves as a First Amendment contributing editor for the American Bar Association's Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases. Professor Hudson teaches First Amendment and Professional Responsibility classes at Vanderbilt. He also teaches classes at Middle Tennessee State University and the Nashville School of Law.
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