Introduction to Law

REALISTIC EXAMPLES CLEARLY ILLUSTRATE KEY POINTS AND ENCOURAGE DISCUSSIONS. Memorable examples include thought-provoking discussion points that both prompt classroom debates and facilitate the development of critical-thinking skills.

PRACTICAL LAW ASSIGNMENTS PREPARE STUDENTS FOR REAL CHALLENGES IN LAW AND BUSINESS TODAY. This edition's assignments, which are based on actual legal situations, allow students to build a solid understanding of today's legal principles as they are applied in practice.

ETHICAL VIGNETTES DEMONSTRATE THE CHALLENGES AND LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES OF EACH ETHICAL CHOICE. Engaging ethical vignettes show students how one circumstance can produce both legal and ethical issues that can, in turn, negatively or positively impact the future of the professional involved.

CHAPTER OPENERS HIGHLIGHT CHAPTER TOPICS IN RECENT NEWS. To emphasize the relevance of what students are learning and to highlight the real-world application of each topic, every chapter begins with a current, relevant news article.

CAREFULLY CRAFTED INTERNET ASSIGNMENTS TEACH READERS IMPORTANT LEGAL RESEARCH SKILLS. This edition's Internet assignments help students develop and refine vital Internet research skills that are critical in the workplace.

The text includes Internet assignments that facilitate the development of vitally important Internet research skills.

UPDATES THROUGHOUT THIS NEW EDITION REFLECT THE LATEST LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS. The author has carefully included today's most recent updates to the law as well as the latest, relevant court cases.

NEW WRITING ASSIGNMENTS HONE LEGAL COMMUNICATION AND THINKING SKILLS. This edition's writing assignments are carefully designed to develop students' skills in both legal writing and reasoning.