Lexis Nexis Laying Down the Law, 12th Edition
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Product description
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. Clear explanations of precedent and statutory interpretation provide a solid basis for legal study and practice, and practical examples and exercises support learning and the development of key skills. A legal toolkit and marginal notes provide additional information to develop understanding of key concepts. The book is supported by a range of online materials to consolidate knowledge and skills.
The 12th edition has been extensively revised throughout, including discussion on recent developments in case law and legislation, such as the Legislation Interpretation Act 2021 (SA) and continuing developments following the High Court’s decision in Farah Constructions Pty Ltd v Say-Dee Pty Ltd. Other current issues, such as constitutional recognition of Australia’s First Nations peoples and the implications for legal research and practice of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence programs, are also considered.
Features
- Engaging and relevant for new students of law
- Content is clear, accurate and reliable
- AGLC 4th ed citation style used throughout the text to support student compliance with widely adopted citation rules
- Clear explanations and practical examples and exercises develop legal reasoning, research and writing skills through problem based learning
- Comprehensive online package of lecturer and student materials delivers time savings for lecturers and self-guided practice and revision for students
Table of contents
PART 1: LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS
Ch 1. Introduction
Ch 2. The Origins and Historical Development of the Modern Australian Legal System
Ch 3. The Australian Legal System
Ch 4. First Nations Australians and the Australian Legal System
PART 2: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND LEGAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Ch 5. The Legal Profession and Professional Legal Practice and Ethics
Ch 6. Legal Dispute Resolution Processes
PART 3: SOURCES OF LAW: CASE LAW
Ch 7. Case Law and Precedent
Ch 8. Precedent in Australian Courts
PART 4: SOURCES OF LAW: LEGISLATION
Ch 9. Legislation
Ch 10. Approaches to Interpretation of Legislation
Ch 11. Extrinsic Aids to Interpretation of Legislation
Ch 12. Interpretation of Legislation in Context
Ch 13. Presumptions Used in the Interpretation of Legislation
Ch 14. Statutory Obligations and Discretions
Ch 15. Applying Legislation to Complex Problems
PART 5: LEGAL RESEARCH
Ch 16. Legal Research — Approaches and Steps
Ch 17. Searching for Secondary Sources
Ch 18. Searching for Case Law
Ch 19. Searching for Legislation
PART 6: LEGAL WRITING, STUDY AND EXAM SKILLS
Ch 20. Legal Writing
Ch 21. Referencing and Citation
Ch 22. Study and Exam Skills
PART 7: THE ESSENTIAL LEGAL TOOLKIT
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