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Reviews of the First Edition 'What About Law?' succeeds where so many legal guidebooks fail. The authors give a measured, succinct tour around key legal issues that is both illuminating for the non-lawyer and refreshingly thought-provoking for those whose undergraduate days are long behind them...By anchoring the book in contemporary cases replete with human interest and a tangible effect on our lives, 'What About Law?' skilfully demystifies the law and ably proves its argument. The law is, indeed, all around us - and this book will whet your appetite to find out how and why. --Alex Wade The Times 22nd January 2008
The enthusiasm of the authors for the academic study of their subject is infectious, and this energetic little book should give those musing about a law degree a better insight into whether to study law at university than any amount of work experience in a lawyer's office, which after all, is not the inevitable outcome of a law degree, any more than it necessitates one. --Cherry James Web Journal of Current Legal Issues
As a 17 year old student who wishes to study Law at University, I have found it particularly difficult to get a clear idea as to what studying Law entails having never studied it previously. However, your recently published book 'What about Law?' stands out as a superb read for any prospective Law student. The writing style is very accessible and areas of which I previously had little or no knowledge such as EU Law, have been brought to life through the excellent writing technique...After reading 'What about Law?', I feel far more aware of what the Law is and what a university Law course is likely to consist of...I am sure that anyone who has the good fortune to pick up and read this book will answer the title question with a resounding 'Yes! --Matthew Cowen, Student at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School, Elstree July 2008
The enthusiasm of the authors for the academic study of their subject is infectious, and this energetic little book should give those musing about a law degree a better insight into whether to study law at university than any amount of work experience in a lawyer's office, which after all, is not the inevitable outcome of a law degree, any more than it necessitates one. --Cherry James Web Journal of Current Legal Issues
As a 17 year old student who wishes to study Law at University, I have found it particularly difficult to get a clear idea as to what studying Law entails having never studied it previously. However, your recently published book 'What about Law?' stands out as a superb read for any prospective Law student. The writing style is very accessible and areas of which I previously had little or no knowledge such as EU Law, have been brought to life through the excellent writing technique...After reading 'What about Law?', I feel far more aware of what the Law is and what a university Law course is likely to consist of...I am sure that anyone who has the good fortune to pick up and read this book will answer the title question with a resounding 'Yes! --Matthew Cowen, Student at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School, Elstree July 2008
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Reviews of the First Edition'What About Law?' succeeds where so many legal guidebooks fail. The authors give a measured, succinct tour around key legal issues that is both illuminating for the non-lawyer and refreshingly thought-provoking for those whose undergraduate days are long behind themBy anchoring the book in contemporary cases replete with human interest and a tangible effect on our lives, 'What About Law?' skilfully demystifies the law and ably proves its argument. The law is, indeed, all around us - and this book will whet your appetite to find out how and why.Alex WadeThe Times22nd January 2008The enthusiasm of the authors for the academic study of their subject is infectious, and this energetic little book should give those musing about a law degree a better insight into whether to study law at university than any amount of work experience in a lawyer's office, which after all, is not the inevitable outcome of a law degree, any more than it necessitates one.Cherry JamesWeb Journal of Current Legal IssuesAs a 17 year old student who wishes to study Law at University, I have found it particularly difficult to get a clear idea as to what studying Law entails having never studied it previously. However, your recently published book 'What about Law?' stands out as a superb read for any prospective Law student. The writing style is very accessible and areas of which I previously had little or no knowledge such as EU Law, have been brought to life through the excellent writing technique...After reading 'What about Law?', I feel far more aware of what the Law is and what a university Law course is likely to consist of...I am sure that anyone who has the good fortune to pick up and read this book will answer the title question with a resounding 'Yes!Matthew Cowen, Student at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School, ElstreeJuly 2008..very well conceived and superbly executed.Charles Rickett, University of QueenslandNovember 2007It is a concise and accessible introduction to law written by experts in each field. In addition to introducing the reader to fundamental legal concepts, each chapter offers an insight into the fascinating peculiarities of the law which will hopefully capture the imagination of potential law students.Dr Lisa Whitehouse (Schools & Colleges Liaison Officer, University of Hull), Nov 07The authors of this volume expertly identify and communicate the essence of the subject: its broad scope, covering a wide range of social, political and moral problems; its intellectually satisfying methods of analysis, based on logic, precedent and judgment; and, above all, its entertainment valueI very much hope and expect that the information, and enthusiasm, contained in these pages will encourage potential law students.Foreword by David Pannick QC, Blackstone Chambers18 June 2007
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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As always, Amazon deliver within a day or two despite me expecting to wait a week. And more importantly, for students like myself who haven't a clue how to write a decent personal statement or application because we simply haven't studied the law before, it provides clear and expert case studies for all the major aspects of the subject, so you'll know precisely what you are going to be studying, and whether it's the sort of course you're interested in. (A word of warning - don't assume this is a "course guide" - obviously check the exact specifications of the law course at each Uni you apply to, as the approach is always different. Oxford, for example, pursue Jurisprudence as their main theme, whereas Cambridge's LLB is built around case work.)
Still, well worth a read for student, hopeful student and non-student alike as a great illustration of the law in the modern world.
Still, well worth a read for student, hopeful student and non-student alike as a great illustration of the law in the modern world.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is a good book to read once you know you are going to study law. As I read it at this stage I don't know how good it is for people who are considering Law, the target audience that the book claims to be designed at. It doesn't touch at all (really) on what lawyers do on a day-to-day basis, or how to become or lawyer and it doesn't give any careers advice. It equally (though not as profoundly) does not say what law students do on a day-to-day basis, although it claims it does. Instead it offers an insightful overview of each of the 7 (mandatory) areas of law, in succinct and lucid language, written by top legal experts and professors. The first chapter is an overview of law and the legal system itself, the subsequent 7 chapters (2-8) focus on an area in turn and the final chapter is a recapitualation where the knowledge that has been gainedfrom chapters 2 to 8 is applied to the thoughts expressed in chapter 1. Sometimes there is a little too much detail, but I rarely found I couldn't understand anything or I was in over my head - it simply took a couple of re-reads sometimes. It is a good interview-preparation book, but you would need more detailed information, say on criminal law, or any other area you favour, in addition. If you are interested in being a Law student, or you are somebody who wants an interesting guide to the English Law then you would not regret buying this book. However, don't expect exactly what it says on the tin.
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I'd been vacillating for a while as to whether Law was the path to follow, after having decided that I really wanted to do a second degree. This book responded to all the questions I had regarding the law. It even changed my negative view of certain subjects, such as Contract Law, Land Law and Equity, which I originally thought were boring, but turned out to be anything but.
The book consists of a thorough introduction to Law and 7 more chapters, each one focusing on one of the core subjects of any law syllabus (Criminal Law; Contract Law; Tort; Land Law; Equity; Constitutional Law; EU Law). And it's not just that it introduces the subjects; it also examines seven different cases which are extremely interesting in their own right. It ends with a great conclusion which,as far as I'm concerned, fell right into place!
All in all, it's a great book. But beware! It does not teach you how to be a successful law student nor does it guide you through your studies. It simply explores the law and its different aspects, and can actually help you realise whether you are indeed interested in law and if it's right for you.
The book consists of a thorough introduction to Law and 7 more chapters, each one focusing on one of the core subjects of any law syllabus (Criminal Law; Contract Law; Tort; Land Law; Equity; Constitutional Law; EU Law). And it's not just that it introduces the subjects; it also examines seven different cases which are extremely interesting in their own right. It ends with a great conclusion which,as far as I'm concerned, fell right into place!
All in all, it's a great book. But beware! It does not teach you how to be a successful law student nor does it guide you through your studies. It simply explores the law and its different aspects, and can actually help you realise whether you are indeed interested in law and if it's right for you.
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