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Unraveling English law: Quirky tales and essential insights revealed.

First Steps in the Law, 7th Edition

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  • Paperback

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    20 May 2015

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Summary

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 ac…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780198735892
ISBN-10:0198735898
Author:Geoffrey Rivlin
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Imprint:Oxford University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:416
Edition:7th
Release Date:20 May 2015
Weight:494g
Dimensions:20mm x 154mm x 223mm
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First Steps in the Law, 7th Edition by Geoffrey Rivlin - ISBN: 9780198735892
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Critics Review

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 WestminsterThis book is a great introduction to law for our students; the content is always contemporary and detailed and it is written in an extremely engaging, stimulating and lively way. We find that students particularly like the interesting cases chapter.‘Joanne Sellick, Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, University of Plymouth

About The Author

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.

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