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Laying Down the Law 10th ed


ISBN13: 9780409344943
Previous Edition ISBN: 9780409336221
Published: October 2017
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
Country of Publication: Australia
Format: Paperback
Price: £65.00



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The tenth edition of Laying Down the Law provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of law. Essential foundation topics covered include Australia’s legal system and sources of law while discussion of current issues highlights the context in which our legal system operates and the role and responsibilities of the legal profession.

 

Subjects:
Other Jurisdictions , Australia
Contents:
Part 1: INTRODUCTION
1. Laying the Foundations
2. An Introduction to Legal History
3. The Australian Legal System
4. Indigenous Australians and the System of Law and Justice
5. The Legal Profession and Professional Legal Practice and Ethics

Part 2: SOURCES OF LAW: CASE LAW
6: Case Law and Precedent
7: Precedent in Australian Courts
8: Judicial Decision-Making

Part 3: SOURCES OF LAW: LEGISLATION
9. Legislation
10. Approaches to Interpretation of Legislation
11. Extrinsic Aids to Interpretation of Legislation
12. Interpretation of Legislation in Context
13. Presumptions Used in the Interpretation of Legislation
14. Statutory Obligations and Discretions

Part 4: LEGAL RESEARCH
15. Legal Research – Approaches and Steps
16. Searching Secondary Sources
17. Searching for Case Law
18. Searching for Legislation

Part 5: LEGAL WRITING, STUDY & EXAM SKILLS
19. Legal Writing
20. Referencing and Citation
21. Study and Exam Skills