Introduction to Law and Legal Skills in South Africa

Synopsis

Introduces Llb Students To Legal History And Basic Frameworks And Concepts In A Graduated, Applied, And Engaging Way. The Core Focus Of This Text Is Its Innovative Educational And Learning-developed Approach, Which Helps Teach Students How To Think As Lawyers. Knowledge Of Theory And Concept Is Reinforced Through Applied, Practical Exercises Which Support Comprehension. This Integrated Approach Furthers Understanding To Build And Develop Independent Academic Skills. In Particular, The Text Encourages The Development Of Language Skills, Ciritical And Independent Thinking, And Legal Research Skills--p. [4] Of Cover. Introduction -- The Post-apartheid Legal Order -- The Historical Functions Of Law : Development After 1500 -- Sources Of Law And Legal Authority -- Classification Of South African Law -- The Legislative Process And The Interpretation Of Statutes -- Adjudication, Interpretation And Dispute Resolution -- Litigation -- Legal Actors -- The Testing Of Legal Rules Against The Constitution -- Accessing Legal Information : Where And How To Find Legal Information -- Working With Legal Problems. Tracy Humby (ed.), Louis Kotzé (ed.), Anél Du Plessis (ed.) ; Willemien Du Plessis ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [371]-380) And Index.