Introduction to Law, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (March 21, 2024) © 2025

  • Joanne B. Hames
  • Yvonne Ekern
  • Hannah Barnhorn
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Title overview

Introduction to Law will guide you through the start of your law education, offering a solid foundation in basic legal systems, principles and concepts. By learning to read cases, you’ll begin to truly comprehend the rules of law, while developing a strong legal vocabulary and analytical skills. In addition, you’ll become familiar with key cases, statutes and regulations, as well as the Constitution, as the source of all US laws.

The 7th Edition has more than 30 new and updated cases highlighting new and revised US statutes. This edition also explores modern applications of technology in law practice, including uses of AI mechanisms and federal rules affecting e-discovery. Updated legal forms and statutory law have been added on the topics of family law and sex discrimination.

Table of contents

PART 1: THE LEGAL SYSTEM

  1. Introduction to Law
  2. The U.S. Legal System
  3. The Courts and Legal Personnel
  4. Finding the Law: Legal Research
  5. Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing

PART 2: LEGAL PRINCIPLES

  1. Constitutional Law & Civil Rights
  2. Tort Law
  3. Family Law
  4. Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Probate
  5. Contract Law
  6. Property Law
  7. The Business Environment: Agency, Employment, Business Organizations, and Bankruptcy Laws
  8. Civil Procedure Before Trial
  9. Criminal Practice: Criminal Law and Juvenile Law
  10. Criminal Procedure Before Trial
  11. Rules of Evidence
  12. The Trial
  13. Alternative Dispute Resolution

APPENDICES

  1. Law-Related Careers, the Paralegal Profession, and the Law Office
  2. Mock Trial
  3. Legal Citation

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