Laying Down the Law, 10th Edition

The tenth edition of Laying Down the Law provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of law. Essential foundation topics covered include Australia’s legal system and sources of law while discussion of current issues highlights the context in which our legal system operates and the role and responsibilities of the legal profession.

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ISBN/ISSN: 9780409344950
Release Date: October 01, 2017
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The tenth edition of Laying Down the Law provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of law. Essential foundation topics covered include Australia’s legal system and sources of law while discussion of current issues highlights the context in which our legal system operates and the role and responsibilities of the legal profession.

Clear explanations of precedent and statutory interpretation provide a solid basis for legal study and practice, and practical examples and exercises support learning and the development of key skills. A Legal Toolkit and marginal notes provide additional information to develop understanding of key concepts.

This edition has been extensively revised throughout, with several chapters, particularly those on research and writing techniques, substantially re-written. It is supported by a range of online materials to consolidate knowledge and skills.

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Featured Authors

David Hamer
Belinda Smith
Patrick O’Mara
Tristan Taylor
Robin Creyke

David Hamer

David Hamer is a Professor at Sydney Law School, University of Sydney.

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Belinda Smith

Belinda Smith is an Associate Professor at Sydney Law School, University of Sydney.

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Patrick O’Mara

Patrick O’Mara is an Academic Liaison Librarian at the University of Sydney Library.

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Tristan Taylor

Tristan Taylor is a Lecturer at the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, University of New England and a University Associate at the College of Arts, Law and Education, University of Tasmania.

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Robin Creyke

Robin Creyke is an Emeritus Professor, Australian National University.

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Table of contents

Part 1: INTRODUCTION
 

     
  1. Laying the Foundations 

    2.  
  2. An Introduction to Legal History 

    3.  
  3. The Australian Legal System 

    4.  
  4. Indigenous Australians and the System of Law and Justice 

    5.  
  5. The Legal Profession and Professional Legal Practice and Ethics 

    6.  

 Part 2: SOURCES OF LAW: CASE LAW
 

     
  1. Case Law and Precedent 

    2.  
  2. Precedent in Australian Courts 

    3.  
  3. Judicial Decision-Making

    4.  

 Part 3: SOURCES OF LAW: LEGISLATION
 

     
  1. Legislation 

    2.  
  2. Approaches to Interpretation of Legislation

    3.  
  3. Extrinsic Aids to Interpretation of Legislation 

    4.  
  4. Interpretation of Legislation in Context 

    5.  
  5. Presumptions Used in the Interpretation of Legislation

    6.  
  6. Statutory Obligations and Discretions

    7.  

 Part 4: LEGAL RESEARCH
 

     
  1. Legal Research – Approaches and Steps

    2.  
  2. Searching Secondary Sources

    3.  
  3. Searching for Case Law

    4.  
  4. Searching for Legislation

    5.  

 Part 5: LEGAL WRITING, STUDY & EXAM SKILLS
 

     
  1. Legal Writing

    2.  
  2. Referencing and Citation 

    3.  
  3. Study and Exam Skills 

    4.  

 LEGAL TOOLKIT
 

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