Introduction to U.S. Law and Legal Research
Seiten
2005
Transnational Publishers Inc.,U.S. (Verlag)
978-1-57105-358-9 (ISBN)
Transnational Publishers Inc.,U.S. (Verlag)
978-1-57105-358-9 (ISBN)
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Whether studying American law outside the United States or intending to enroll in a graduate program in the United States, for an LL.M., it is necessary to become aware of the major differences that exist between the U.S. legal system and other systems of law. This book helps a student bridge that gap and quickly grasp a solid introductory foundation of American law and legal research techniques that will easily permit focus on the legal field of their choice.
Features and Benefits
Major differences and similarities between the US common law system and the civil law system
Clear, straightforward commentary of legal resources
Analyzes in-print and online repositories of law
Defines basic principles of legal research
Become More Effective
Obtain the much needed basic principles of legal research
Find out about the numerous free-of-charge repositories of law
Learn how to strategize your research according to your resources and needs
Understand the Meaning of Law in American Legal Studies
Explains the different meanings of law
Describes the branches of the government and how they all make law
Explains the sources of statutory law, case law, and administrative law
Explains the idiosyncrasies of legal research through the dynamic nature of US law
Published under the Transnational Publishers imprint.
Features and Benefits
Major differences and similarities between the US common law system and the civil law system
Clear, straightforward commentary of legal resources
Analyzes in-print and online repositories of law
Defines basic principles of legal research
Become More Effective
Obtain the much needed basic principles of legal research
Find out about the numerous free-of-charge repositories of law
Learn how to strategize your research according to your resources and needs
Understand the Meaning of Law in American Legal Studies
Explains the different meanings of law
Describes the branches of the government and how they all make law
Explains the sources of statutory law, case law, and administrative law
Explains the idiosyncrasies of legal research through the dynamic nature of US law
Published under the Transnational Publishers imprint.
Dana Neacsu is Head of Public Services at the Arthur W. Diamond Law Library of Columbia Law School and a New York attorney. She has taught numerous legal research classes at Columbia Law School and Barnard College.
Non-Exhaustive Glossary of Terms; Introduction; Chapter 1: A Dynamic Legal System Shaped by Long-Lasting Principles; Chapter 2: The U.S. Legal System and Its Lawmaking Institutions; Chapter 3: Basic Principles of Legal Research; Chapter 4: Statutory Law: What It Is, Where It Is, and How You Find It; Chapter 5: Case Law: What It Is, Where It Is, and How You Find It; Chapter 6: Administrative Law: What It Is, Where It Is, and How You Find It; Conclusion; Index
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 30.6.2005 |
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Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht |
Recht / Steuern ► Privatrecht / Bürgerliches Recht ► Internationales Privatrecht | |
ISBN-10 | 1-57105-358-1 / 1571053581 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-57105-358-9 / 9781571053589 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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