The New Lawyer has been updated to ensure that first year law students do not feel overwhelmed by the transition to law school. With updates in the content and statistics, this new edition has been written in an easy-to-read style specifically with students in mind. This book addresses the law Threshold Learning Outcomes (TLOs) and outlines what students should know, understand and be able to do at the conclusion of their first year of study.
Available as a full colour printed textbook with an interactive eBook code included, this titles enables every student the ability to master concepts and succeed in assessment.
Part One: Knowing Chapter 1. The life of a lawyer Chapter 2. Fundamental legal concepts Chapter 3. A history of Australian law Chapter 4. The Australian legal system Chapter 5. The sources of law in Australia Part Two: Doing Chapter 6. Legal research skills Chapter 7. Interpretation skills Chapter 8. Thinking skills Chapter 9. Communication and collaboration skills Chapter 10. Self-management skills Part Three: Being Chapter 11. Being realistic Chapter 12. Being committed to justice Chapter 13. Being ethical Chapter 14. Being future-ready