Land Law Directions, 8th Edition

Author: Sandra Clarke; Sarah Greer
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780192856937

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780198839811
Published In: May 2022
Format: Paperback , 512 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Does land law's specialized and historic vocabulary make it hard for your students to engage? Designed to support a progressive learning experience, Land Law Directions provides a lively introduction to the subject and makes this often daunting area clear and engaging. The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them:

Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly
Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear
Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law
Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence
Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place they can aspire to take learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further
Gain a complete understanding of the topic: we won't overload or leave your students short, just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly
Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear
Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: we'll introduce the key areas of debate and give your students the confidence to question the law
Direct and consolidate their knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help your students tackle assessments with confidence
Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take learning to the next level, the authors provide direction on going further

New to this Edition:

Updates to the law across the book including prominent areas of development in registration of title, the latest Law Commission reports, leases, adverse possession, and freehold covenants
A revised focus on the contemporary developments of land law, offering a future-facing approach to the subject area which will be crucial to a career in law
New animated diagrams with audio explanation from the authors hosted online, helping to visualize and understand complex legal processes
New online scenario questions provide an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained while reading to different legal disputes

Part I: Introduction
1: What is land?
2: The structure of land law
Part II: Legal estates
3: The freehold estate
4: Registration of title
5: Leases
6: Adverse possession
Part IV: Rights over land
11: Easements and profits
12: Covenants in freehold land
13: Mortgages
Part V: The bigger picture
14: Completing the puzzle
15: Exam technique and the perils of question spotting

Sandra Clarke is Head of the Department of Law and Criminology at the University of Greenwich. She has taught land law to undergraduates for over 20 years.

Professor Sarah Greer is Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of Law, University of Greenwich, and has taught both land law and equity and trusts to undergraduates for over 10 years. Sarah is also a barrister and a National Teaching Fellow.