Introduction to Law and Legal Skills
Jurisprudence
Published on 30. August 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
438 pages
978-0-19-599463-6 (ISBN)
Description
Introduction to Law and Legal Skills introduces LLB students to legal history and basic frameworks and concepts in a graduated, applied and engaging way.
The core focus of this text is its innovative educational and learning-developed approach, which helps teach students how to think as lawyers. Knowledge of theory and concept is reinforced through applied, practical exercises which support comprehension. This integrated approach furthers understanding to build and develop independent academic skills. In particular, the text encourages the development of language skills, critical and independent thinking, and legal research skills.
The core focus of this text is its innovative educational and learning-developed approach, which helps teach students how to think as lawyers. Knowledge of theory and concept is reinforced through applied, practical exercises which support comprehension. This integrated approach furthers understanding to build and develop independent academic skills. In particular, the text encourages the development of language skills, critical and independent thinking, and legal research skills.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Goodwood
South Africa
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
This text is core material for the course(s) Introduction to Law and Legal Skills. It is a compulsory, introductory LLB course at all universities, and is the first law course in the LLB curriculum.
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Figures, tables. text boxes, screen grabs, diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 168 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-599463-6 (9780195994636)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Tracy Humby recently completed her PhD in the field of education, focusing on the topic of the formation of legal professional identity.
Louis Kotze is an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow and is a visiting professor at University of Ottawa and University of Giessen.
Louis Kotze is an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow and is a visiting professor at University of Ottawa and University of Giessen.
Content
BIBLIOGRAPHY; TABLE OF CASES; TABLE OF STATUTES; GLOSSARY; INDEX