Coming Soon Legal Systems and Skills 6th ed

Legal Systems and Skills 6th ed

Author: Scott Slorach; Judith Embley; Catherine Shephard; Peter Goodchild
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198962403

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780192874429
Published In: July 2026
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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A contemporary, practice-focused foundation that integrates English legal system with the core academic, professional, and employability skills students need to progress confidently from study into legal practice.

Legal Systems & Skills is the essential toolkit for law students: a comprehensive introduction that unites system, skills, and employability, with annotated documents, insights from legal practitioners, and hints on selling your skills, plus updated coverage on artificial intelligence in legal study and practice.

Structured three-part design with accessible and engaging pedagogy that helps students to apply their knowledge, - Annotated documents, real-life examples, flowcharts, and diagrams support learning by visualising concepts and processes
'Essential debate' boxes and practical exercises throughout encourage students to think critically about the law
Practical focus throughout, enhanced by features such as 'What the professionals say', 'Practice tip', and 'Selling your skills'
- Provides comprehensive content on employability and commercial awareness, including CV preparation, transferable skills, and interview strategy

New to this edition

New opening chapter provides a guide through the transition into legal education, showing how the skills developed will support degree success and future careers
New practitioner-recorded podcasts encourage students to link theory with practice
Enhanced, integrated coverage of the use of AI in university and workplace contexts, with cross-linking between relevant skills and system topics

1:Successful transition into studying law at university

Part I Legal Systems

2:Introduction to law

3:Legal systems and sources of law

4:The court system of England & Wales

5:Legislation

6:Case law

7:Legal services and ethics

Part II Legal Skills

8:Reading cases and legislation

9:Research

10:Problem solving and case/matter analysis