With the aim of decreasing students’ anxiety and increasing their chances of
achieving academic success, What Every Law Student Really Needs to
Know: An Introduction to the Study of Law prepares students to get through
their first year of law school. As a valuable reference over an entire law
school career, it will continue to contribute to students’ academic success.
With a friendly and informal writing style, this orientation to law school
features:
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insight into how and why law school works the way it does
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tools, techniques, and information for understanding first-year
substantive law as fully as possible
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an overview of the American legal system and court structure
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a concise review of basic civics, including the structure of American
government and sources of law
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introductions to analytic tools and methods of reasoning
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clear descriptions of basic legal concepts, such as standards of review
and burdens of proof
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a look ahead at the goals of a legal education—and the life, duties,
and responsibilities of being a lawyer
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exercises that allow students to independently test their understanding
of the material in a particular section
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visual aids that help students grasp and remember the material
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a short primer on American history and legal philosophy as each is
relevant to the study of law provides a self-study resource that students may
use as they need
What Every Law Student Really Needs to Know: An Introduction to the
Study of Law offers a companion website that includes PowerPoint slides,
problems, quizzes, and additional in-class exercises—as well as teaching notes
that explain how to use this complete teaching package to greatest advantage.
Introduction
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What to Expect in Law School
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Government and Law
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The Structure of the American Legal System
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The Legal Toolbox: Basic Techniques
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The Legal Toolbox: Concepts
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The Legal Toolbox: Strategies
Conclusion
Resources
Test Your Understanding: Answers and Analysis
Index
