Legal Profession

Legal Problem Solving A Guide for Law Students

By Patrick Keyzer
LexisNexis Australia November 2002

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780409312409
Publisher
LexisNexis Australia
Publication
November 2002
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
Australia ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

This book describes methods of legal problem solving and then demonstrates how the method can be applied in the solution of examination question - identifying the issues; stating relevant legal authorities; applying the law; arguing the facts and reaching a conclusion. Sample answers prepared by students are analysed and discussed in terms of the students' ability to identify legal issues, state relevant legal authority, develop legal argument and prepare written advice. The subject areas considered include; contracts, constitutional law, torts, business law and criminal law.

Table of Contents

* Why Problem-based Assessment is used in Law Teaching
* Identifying the Issues
* Stating the Relevant Legal Authority
* Developing an Argument
* Reaching a Conclusion
* Sample Questions and Answers - Contracts, Torts, Criminal Law, Real Property, Equity, Succession, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Evidence, Law of Associations, Family Law
* Study Methods and Examination Technique

About the Author

Patrick Keyzer is Professor of Law and Director, University Research Centre for Law, Governance and Public Policy, Bond University.

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