Laying Down the Law, 8th Edition

Author: Catriona Cook; Robin Creyke; Robert Geddes; David Hamer; Tristan Taylor
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
ISBN: 9780409328530
Published In: December 2011
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Australia ? Disclaimer:
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Fully revised and expanded, the 8th edition of Laying Down the Law is the ideal text to introduce students to the study of law. Clear and engaging explanations of essential topics include legal history, Australia's legal system and sources of law, indigenous legal issues, the doctrine of precedent, statutory interpretation and legal research and writing. Practical examples and exercises support learning and development of key skills.

New to the 8th edition

· new chapter on indigenous legal issues including native title, the constitution, criminal justice issues, the Northern Territory intervention
· expanded discussion of the bill of rights debate
· includes discussion of law graduate opportunities and ethical practice
· new and revised exercises with sample answers in text and online

Features

· Clear explanation of Australia's legal system and current issues provides the context in which our legal system operates
· Comprehensive coverage of precedent and statutory interpretation provides the foundation for legal study and practice
· Combines practical research, examples and exercises to help students master all essential legal skills
· Margin glossary identifies, explains and demystifies legal terms

PART I: INTRODUCTION
1. Laying the Foundations
2. An Introduction to Legal History
3. The Common Law System in Australia
4. Indigenous Australians and the System of Law and Justice

PART II: SOURCES OF LAW: CASE LAW
5. Case Law and Precedent
6. Precedent in Australian Courts
7. Judicial Decision-making

PART III: SOURCES OF LAW: LEGISLATION
8. Legislation
9. Approaches to Interpretation of Legislation
10. Extrinsic Aids to Interpretation of Legislation
11. Interpretation of Legislation in Context
12. Presumptions Used in Interpretation of Legislation
13. Statutory Obligations and Discretions

PART IV: LEGAL RESEARCH
14. Legal research - How to start
15. Searching secondary sources
16. Searching for case law
17. Searching for legislation

PART V: LEGAL WRITING, STUDY & EXAM SKILLS
18. Legal Writing
19. Citation
20. Study and exam skills

PART VI: THE ESSENTIAL LEGAL TOOLKIT
A. Court Hierarchies
B. Abbreviations of commonly used law reports
C. Guide to law reports of courts
D. Common legal abbreviations
E. Commonly misspelt words
F. Glossary

Catriona Cook is a Senior Lecturer in Law at King's College London.
Robin Creyke is a Senior Member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (ACT) and the Alumni Chair of Administrative Law at the College of Law, Australian National University (on leave).
Robert Geddes is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of New England.
David Hamer is an Associate Professor at the Sydney Law School, University of Sydney.
Tristan Taylor is and Associate Lecturer in the School of Law at the University of New England.