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First Steps in the Law
Geoffrey Rivlin
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Description for First Steps in the Law
Paperback. Fascinating and insightful in its coverage, this is essential reading for anyone who has ever been curious about the law. First Steps in the Law looks at how laws are made, how cases are tried, and the characters involved; ideal for anyone needing an understanding of law, whether at university, college, or at work. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; LAF; LNA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 508.
First Steps in the Law is an entertaining and insightful overview of the legal system. Geoffrey Rivlin, who boasts a wealth of experience as a former senior resident judge, barrister, and QC, leads the reader through the quirks of English law, offering fascinating details. Readers are regaled with lively descriptions of the workings of the legal system and vivid tales of the law in times gone by. Real life cases bring the book to life, enabling the reader to see the law in action, while descriptions of the participants in the legal system (including judges, lawyers, and police officers) ... Read more
First Steps in the Law is an entertaining and insightful overview of the legal system. Geoffrey Rivlin, who boasts a wealth of experience as a former senior resident judge, barrister, and QC, leads the reader through the quirks of English law, offering fascinating details. Readers are regaled with lively descriptions of the workings of the legal system and vivid tales of the law in times gone by. Real life cases bring the book to life, enabling the reader to see the law in action, while descriptions of the participants in the legal system (including judges, lawyers, and police officers) ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
508g
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198735892
SKU
V9780198735892
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About Geoffrey Rivlin
His Honour Geoffrey Rivlin QC was a Senior Circuit Judge and the Honorary Recorder of Westminster. Before he became a Judge he was a barrister and Queen's Counsel. He is a Master of the Bench of the Middle Temple and has devoted much time to assisting with the training of young advocates and newly appointed judges.
Reviews for First Steps in the Law
Review from previous edition Many other text books are boring; their writing is heavy-going and immediately puts students off. This book is a joy to read; it makes the topics interesting by picking out stories that relate and explain the subject matter.
Amanda Taylor, Lecturer, University of Westminster
This book is a great introduction to law for our ... Read more
Amanda Taylor, Lecturer, University of Westminster
This book is a great introduction to law for our ... Read more