Introduction to Law - Softcover

Hames, Joanne; Ekern, Yvonne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0133484564 ISBN 13: 9780133484564

Publisher: Pearson, 2014

Synopsis

Introduction to Law, Fifth Edition, teaches students the basic legal concepts related to substantive and procedural law, introduces them to cases, statutes, and the constitution, and develops their legal vocabulary and analytical skills. The text’s teaching and learning package includes an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint Slides, and Test Bank, as well as study resources for students through a companion website.

 

Teaching and Learning Experience:

• Provides an overview of the legal system, an introduction to substantive and procedural law, and the opportunity to develop a strong legal vocabulary, while keeping students’ interest
• Explains the application of legal principles through the inclusion of interesting cases and the wide use of common hypothetical cases
• Helps students build analytical and critical thinking skills through thought-provoking exercises, assignments, and features

About this title

About the Author:

Yvonne Ekern is an Associate Clinical Professor of Law at Santa Clara University's School of Law and a full-time member of the Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing faculty. For seven years she was the chairperson of the West Valley College Paralegal Program (ABA approved). Prior to attending law school, she taught high school English and math in California and Missouri. She graduated from the University of Idaho School of Law in 1985. While working in criminal and family law offices, she taught part-time in several Silicon Valley paralegal programs. Among the classes she teaches are Legal Research and Writing, Advanced Legal Research and Writing, Appellate Advocacy, Advanced Legal Research and Writing Using LEXIS, and Legal Analysis. She has over twenty-five years' teaching experience. She is the coauthor of Legal Research, Analysis and Writing and Constitutional Law: Principles and Practice. Joanne Banker Hames is an attorney and paralegal educator who has been actively involved in paralegal education since 1977. She is an instructor in and the former coordinator for the ABA-approved paralegal program at De Anza Community College in Cupertino, California, as well as an adjunct instructor at Santa Clara University's School of Law. She earned her J.D. degree from Santa Clara University Law School and has been an active member of the California Bar since 1972. As an attorney, she has been involved in research and writing for legal memoranda and appellate briefs. Among the classes she teaches are Legal Research and Writing, Advanced Legal Research and Writing, Computer Assisted Legal Research, Civil Litigation, and Introduction to California Law. She is the coauthor of Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Analysis and Writing, and Constitutional Law: Principles and Practice.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0133484564
• ISBN 13: 9780133484564
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 624