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Request: Lets make this list bigger and better. If you want to add a review of the book that you’ve read (on this list or not), please leave a comment below. This popular family law casebook walks readers through the evolution of family law. It talks about the different forms of families that exist in today’s modern world, including marital and nonmarital adult families. The authors also advise on the roles of family lawyers in the world of divorce, adoption, child custody, and dispute resolution. Renowned attorney and legal lexicographer Bryan Garner first published this book in 2001, and it’s become a go-to text for avoiding complex legal jargon in legal writing. Garner offers exercises from beginner to advanced and draws upon real-world writing examples that he gathered over his teaching career. This book is particularly helpful for students preparing for their Federal Tax exam. The clear, conversational examples and explanations shared in this book make it easy to understand the concepts in a tax law casebook. To understand criminal law, you always need a book comparing the penal code with the practical aspects of criminal law. Well, this book doesn’t disappoint you in this regard as well. It should primarily be read by students of law. Still, suppose you’re in the legal profession or business and feel you need to revisit a few amendments or legal bindings of a particular situation. In that case, you can read this book for reference. Along with different types of crimes and their legal actions, you will also find a lot of cases, references, examples, and concise explanations. Key Takeaways

How the Law Works is an essential read for students approaching the subject at university in the near future, or for anyone with an interest in being introduced to English and Welsh Law here in the UK. Study Law in the UK this summerThe Rule of Law, by Tom Bingham “In a world divided by differences of nationality, race, colour, religion and wealth [the rule of law] is one of the greatest unifying factors, perhaps the greatest, the nearest we are likely to approach to a universal secular religion.” Learn to navigate the rules and principles governing dealings and relations between nations, states, and international organizations with these books. Moving onto Contract Law, O’Sullivan explains that every time you buy anything you form a contract. The basic principles of contract law are then explored with reference to the case of Ruxley v Forsyth: a dispute between a homeowner and a contractor over the depth of a swimming pool. A seemingly trivial case that raised a question so important that every UK lawyer must study it to this day. In this case-by-case manner, the authors also introduce you to the basic principles underlying Tort, EU, Land, Equity and Public Law. Is Eating People Wrong? Great Legal Cases and How They Shaped the World - Allan Hutchinson LEGAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT: CONTROL COSTS, MEET SCHEDULES, MANAGE RISKS, AND MAINTAIN SANITY by Steven B. Levy The American Bar Association described this book by Legal Writing Pro president Ross Guberman as containing “sound advice supported by the practice of the best in the business.” Filled with writing examples from the country’s top attorneys, Guberman does an excellent job of breaking each piece down into actionable techniques that readers can use to boost their own writing. Bonus books

When you embark on your journey to studying law at university, or even doing an online coursein Law, you will need to do lots of legal research for essays and class preparation. This book by Peter Clinch is a useful guide on how to use catalogues and indexes, and search for things efficiently. THE ANXIOUS LAWYER: AN 8-WEEK GUIDE TO A HAPPIER, SANER LAW PRACTICE USING MEDITATION by Jeena Cho and Karen Gifford Hungry for more? Sink your teeth into Hutchinson’s weird and wonderful collection of great legal cases. The title is a reference to the grim case of R. v Dudley & Stephens. Hutchinson recounts the tale of the ill-fated crew of The Mignonette, and a case that established that if you kill and eat another person you are guilty of murder, even if it’s your only chance of survival. The significance of trusted corporate counsel cannot be overemphasized. Get insights to protect your clients’ best interests with the following business reads. In this book, Weisberg explores the role of state authorities in family decision-making. With narratives, thought-provoking questions, and epilogues that bring family law to life, Weisberg shares notes on family issues around r ace, gender, sexuality, and class. This casebook is a full picture of family law as it relates to the diverse forms of the modern family.

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This book is exactly what it sounds like. It’s an introductory guide to the law. It teaches you popular types of laws and how to reason like a lawyer. Due to that, it’s a common book in most Canadian law schools. CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LAW (AMERICAN CASEBOOK SERIES) by Douglas Abrams, Naomi Cahn, Catherine Ross, and Linda McClain Business law books can be dense, but the following books discuss corporate law in a more digestible format.