Laying down the law / David Hamer, Judith Jones, Patrick O’Mara, Belinda Smith, Tristan S. Taylor.
2023
REF 32.K1 COO 2023
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Title
Laying down the law / David Hamer, Judith Jones, Patrick O’Mara, Belinda Smith, Tristan S. Taylor.
Edition
12th edition
ISBN
9780409357585 paperback
Imprint
Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis Butterworths, 2023.
Copyright
©2023
Language
English
Description
xliv, 710 pages ; 25 cm
Call Number
REF 32.K1 COO 2023
Summary
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. - Publisher's website.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Part 1: Laying the foundations
1. Introduction to law
2. The origins and historical development of the modern Australian legal system
3. The Australian legal system
4. First nations Australians and the Australian legal system
Part 2: Professional practice and legal dispute resolution
5. The legal profession and professional legal practice and ethics
6. Legal dispute resolution processes
Part 3: Sources of law: case law
7. Case law and precedent
8. Precedent in Australian courts
Part 4: 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
15. Applying legislation to complex problems
Part 5: Legal research
16. Legal research - approaches and steps
17. Searching for secondary sources
18. Searching for case law
19. Searching for legislation
Part 6: Legal writing, study and exam skills
20. Legal writing
21. Referencing and citation
22. Study and exam skills
Part 7: The essential legal toolkit
A. Court hierarchies
B. Abbreviations of commonly uses law reports
C. A guide to law reports of courts
D. common legal abbreviations
E. Commonly misspelt or misused words
F. Glossary.
1. Introduction to law
2. The origins and historical development of the modern Australian legal system
3. The Australian legal system
4. First nations Australians and the Australian legal system
Part 2: Professional practice and legal dispute resolution
5. The legal profession and professional legal practice and ethics
6. Legal dispute resolution processes
Part 3: Sources of law: case law
7. Case law and precedent
8. Precedent in Australian courts
Part 4: 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
15. Applying legislation to complex problems
Part 5: Legal research
16. Legal research - approaches and steps
17. Searching for secondary sources
18. Searching for case law
19. Searching for legislation
Part 6: Legal writing, study and exam skills
20. Legal writing
21. Referencing and citation
22. Study and exam skills
Part 7: The essential legal toolkit
A. Court hierarchies
B. Abbreviations of commonly uses law reports
C. A guide to law reports of courts
D. common legal abbreviations
E. Commonly misspelt or misused words
F. Glossary.
Added Author
Jones, Judith S., author.
O’Mara, Patrick, author.
Smith, Belinda, author.
Taylor, Tristan S., author.
O’Mara, Patrick, author.
Smith, Belinda, author.
Taylor, Tristan S., author.
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