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Published June 2009
McKendrick provides an excellent, readable guide to contract law for those embarking on a first degree or conversion course in law. The book contains all the key information as well as more complex issues to serve as a valuable course companion, but equally to aid revision in preparation for exams.
Publishes September 2009
A guide to the principles of European private law enhanced by a practical approach designed to promote learning by doing. Students are introduced to comparative methodology by working through a series of scenarios to be solved, rigorously underpinned with helpful references to relevant cases and materials, in their original language.
Publishes August 2009
Company Law is a complete and accessible guide to the legal framework in which companies operate. Logically structured and with a readable style, the text includes helpful summaries for each chapter, along with case notes. This new edition features a comprehensive treatment of the Companies Act 2006 and other developments arising.
Published May 2009
Constitutional and Administrative Law provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic legal principles of the UK constitution. This book places the law in the context of the main political ideas which have influenced its development and discusses some of the most fundamental questions about government.
Published May 2009
A Practical Guide to Mooting is a clear and student-friendly guide to this essential skill for undergraduate students. It will help to engender confidence in constructing legal arguments and presenting them effectively. Finding specific advice is easy as the book is written in manageable sections, supported throughout with clear examples and helpful hints on acquiring a practical new skil
Published March 2009
This text provides a readable, comprehensive and accessible introduction to criminal law, supported by features throughout to help the student appreciate the key themes and major legal authorities within this area. Compact yet sufficiently comprehensive to support undergraduate study of this subject, and written in a fresh, lucid style.
Published June 2008
From DNA profiling to consideration of the accused's previous conduct, the law of evidence is a fascinating amalgam of logic, common sense, philosophy and tactics. Evidence explains the fundamentals and looks at the principles behind it. It is aimed at satisfying the needs of undergraduates, LPC and BVC students.
Published July 2009
An engaging introduction to some of the more advanced writing on criminal law for a reader with a reasonable grasp of the basic legal principles, illuminated throughout with discussion of the specific issues which reveal the practical significance of different theoretical positions. Also complemented by online access.
Publishes June 2009
With its real-world business-orientated approach, Business Law has been fully updated in line with the Companies Act 2006, and also streamlined to address the needs of today's student of this fascinating and fast-moving subject. Providing a salient introduction to law in a business context, this is a valuable learning companion.
Published March 2009
A clear and concise introduction to land law, using accessible language and stressing a full understanding of a few important cases rather than a superficial list of many. Chapters end with revision summaries, exercises to test understanding and suggestions for further reading. An innovative website newly supports the sixth edition.
Published May 2008
Written with the student in mind, this text provides a fresh and innovative approach to land law, intending to help those coming to the subject for the first time as part of a law based degree or study in a related discipline. Question and answer debates feature throughout, underpinned with the relevant case law and statutory material.
Publishes August 2009
Intellectual Property Law provides an introduction to the highly complex and technical area of commercial law that covers the world of copyright, patents and trade mark law. Written in a lively and accessible style, it covers the topics comprehensively yet succinctly. The authors combine their backgrounds in academic teaching and private legal practice, to produce both an intellectually stimulating and practical introduction to the subject.
Published April 2008
Trusts Law is a clear and concise text aimed at first time students of equity and trusts, covering all topics typically included in courses by providing an account both of the case law and also the main academic debates on which exam questions often focus. The authors have provided useful insights and new perspectives on a complex subject.
Published April 2008
Employment law is one of the fastest moving areas in the law today, with statutory changes, European Directives and new cases changing the detail rapidly. This book steers the student confidently through the complexities, exploring statute and case law reinforced with summaries, exercises and further reading throughout. Now fully updated.
Published May 2009
A stimulating, authoritative account of international employment law written by a leading figure who for many years has shaped global policy, striving to implement fairer working conditions worldwide. We are expertly guided though the context and development of labour law, making this book ideal for study or research.
Published June 2008
Family Law provides a clear, comprehensive and engaging account of this rapidly developing subject. In addition to dealing with the intricacies of statute and case law, it discusses the wider social and policy issues, current family law debates and proposals for reform. This sixth edition includes up-to-date coverage of the latest major developments in family law.
Published August 2007
This title provides students with a clear, accessible and highly engaging analysis of substantive law of the EU in the most comprehensive text of its kind, as well as containing chapter summaries, questions, suggestions for further reading and annotated web addresses.
Published March 2009
Legal Method provides a lively introduction to both the nature of the English legal system and its sources, and the techniques which lawyers use when handling those sources. Now in its seventh edition, Legal Method is a popular text for those who want a clear introduction to the subject. This edition has been fully updated throughout.
Published May 2007
Why do some rules have the status of law while others do not? Is law simply a matter of rules anyway? What is justice? This updated new edition of Legal Theory asks questions such as these, discusses topical issues such as animal rights, and explains some of the answers which legal theorists have given from Ancient Greece to the present day.
Published October 2006
The extensively revised fifth edition is an easily accessible introductory text. The section on business tenancies including the important statutory changes has been substantially expanded. In addition summaries, exercises and workshops concluding each chapter help the reader to make sense of a complex area of law.
Core Statutes 2009-2010
Published July 2009
Fully revised and updated up to June 2009, each book in this series has been carefully designed to meet the needs of today's law student. Now with even clearer text, their compact size and user-friendly layout ensures that the essential materials are at your students’ fingertips whether in the lecture hall or examination.
All books in the series are ideal for law undergraduate and GDL/CPE courses and remain completely unannotated and excellent value for money. Order an inspection copy today!
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