Introduction to Law, 3/E
Joanne Banker Hames, De Anza College
Yvonne Ekern, West Valley College

ISBN-10: 0131183818
ISBN-13: 9780131183810

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 672 pp
Published: 09/07/2005

Suggested retail price: $114.20
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Appropriate for Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Pre-Law, and Business Programs  

 

 

Hames and Ekern’s Introduction to Law , 2e will teach 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. A new chapter on constitutional law, expanded coverage of employment and environmental law, and information on technology makes this an excellent resource for any Introduction to Law course for all disciplines of study including pre-law, legal studies, and business programs.  Using this text, your students will learn how to develop their own critical-thinking skills, read high-interest cases, expand their legal vocabulary and discuss case law and issues impacting today’s legal system.

Appropriate for Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Pre-Law, and Business Programs  

 

 

Hames and Ekern’s Introduction to Law , 2e will teach 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. A new chapter on constitutional law, expanded coverage of employment and environmental law, and information on technology makes this an excellent resource for any Introduction to Law course for all disciplines of study including pre-law, legal studies, and business programs.  Using this text, your students will learn how to develop their own critical-thinking skills, read high-interest cases, expand their legal vocabulary and discuss case law and issues impacting today’s legal system.

 

 

NEW —A chapter on Constitutional Law–now appears as chapter 18.

  • Addresses the constitutional principles of American Government, the Bill of Rights, civil rights and discrimination, voting rights and more!

 NEW —Coverage of employment and environmental law–appears in chapter 7.

  • Demonstrates the dynamic nature of the law and two areas where the law is changing and growing at a rapid rate. 

NEW — Skills Assessment feature–appears at the end of every chapter.

  • Uses assignments to build skills and prepares students for realistic situations they will face in a law office.  

NEW —Around the World feature–appears at the end of every chapter.

  • Introduces students to the international aspects of law and discusses how our legal system compares to others in the world.  

NEW — Enhanced design–includes new 2-color format and expanded use of tables and charts.

  • Captures students’ interest and improves students’ comprehension

 

Hallmark Features

 

Built-in Legal Dictionary–defines legal terms in margins and as key terms at the end of each chapter.

  • Familiarizes students with common legal terms and helps them build a strong legal vocabulary. 

A Case File–opens each chapter.

  • Features a hypothetical case that introduces each chapter and provides a context for the material in that section.

Edited Cases–appear in each chapter and include a brief introduction and questions for Case Analysis.

  • Familiarize students with landmark cases, develop their ability to read the law and foster critical thinking skills. 

Ethical Concerns–appear in each chapter.

  • Feature hypothetical situations and that can spark lively class discussion. 

Technology Corner–highlights a meaningful web site for each chapter.

  • Introduces students to Internet resources and includes assignments that will encourage them to use these important legal sites.

Finding the Law and Using the Law --Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing chapters are included (Legal Research chapter 4) (Legal Analysis and Legal Writing chapter 5)

  • Provides students with an introduction to important aspects of the Legal internet research, and how findings are analysized and documented.

Comprensive Appendix -- includes US Consitution, Paralegal Ethics, Federal Rules of Evidence 801-806, Recent US Supreme Court Decisions, and more.

  • Students have a complete reference guide to enhance the course and find important up-to-date materials.

A chapter on Constitutional Law–Now appears as chapter 18.

  • Addresses the constitutional principles of American Government, the Bill of Rights, civil rights and discrimination, voting rights and more!

 Coverage of employment and environmental law–Appears in chapter 7.

  • Demonstrates the dynamic nature of the law and two areas where the law is changing and growing at a rapid rate. 

Skills Assessment feature–Appears at the end of every chapter.

  • Uses assignments to build skills and prepares students for realistic situations they will face in a law office.  

Around the World feature–Appears at the end of every chapter.

  • Introduces students to the international aspects of law and discusses how our legal system compares to others in the world.  

Enhanced design–Includes new 2-color format and expanded use of tables and charts.

  • Captures students’ interest and improves students’ comprehension

PART 1 THE LEGAL SYSTEM

 

Chapter 1 The Legal Community and Professional Responsibility

Chapter 2 The American Legal System

Chapter 3 Laws: Their Sources

Chapter 4 Finding the Law: Legal Research

Chapter 5 Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing

 

PART 2 LEGAL PRACTICE AND PRINCIPLES

 

Chapter 6 Laws: Civil vs. Criminal

Chapter 7 Personal Injury Practice: Tort Law and Workers’ Compensation

Chapter 8 Family Law

Chapter 9 Wills, Trusts, and Probate

Chapter 10 Business Practice: Contract Law and Property Law

Chapter 11 Business Practice: The Law of Business Organizations and Bankruptcy

Chapter 12 Civil Procedure Before Trial

Chapter 13 Alternative Dispute Resolution

Chapter 14 Criminal Practice: Criminal Law and Juvenile Law

Chapter 15 Criminal Procedure Before Trial

Chapter 16 Rules of Evidence

Chapter 17 The Trial

Chapter 18 Constitutional Law

Chapter 19 Law and Technology: A Paralegal Perspective

 

Appendix I The United States Constitution

Appendix II Paralegal Ethics

Appendix III Mock Trial

Appendix IV Basic Citation Reference Guide

Appendix V The Marvin v. Marvin Case

Appendix VI Federal Rules of Evidence 801-806

Appendix VII Recent United States Supreme Court Decisions

Appendix VIII Creating Research Strategies

 

Glossary

 

Index

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