Connecting With Law, 4th Edition

Think like a lawyer; unlock your future.Connecting With Law, fourth edition, will challenge students’ assumptions and develop their critical thinking skills while teaching them the practical knowledge they need to succeed in law. Fully revised to incorporate the latest legal developments in Australia, this text introduces students to the foundations of law and the Australian legal system, engaging them with contemporary examples and case studies and helping them to connect with the law.NEW TO THIS EDITIONUpdated to incorporate the latest legislation, cases and developments, including: the recent Australian Marriage Postal Surveythe First Nations Constitutional Convention and the Uluru Statement from the Heartthe Adani coal mine proposalEquality, Capacity and Disability in Commonwealth Laws (ALRC Report 124)New and updated examples and exercises throughout the text to develop practical skills and develop critical thinking and reflective skillsSignificantly revised throughout, with new discussion on: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)Indigenous JurisprudenceEcological JurisprudenceSovereignty and imposition of English lawTechnocratic justiceFreedom of speechMarginalised communities and access to justiceNew practitioner profiles showcasing a diverse array of careers in the legal profession and beyondNew Oxford Ascend Digital Student Resources to help students study and succeed.

Dr Michelle Sanson is an International Lawyer and Humanitarian and Adjunct Fellow at WSU School of Law.Thalia Anthony is an Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Technology Sydney.

Connecting with Law Fourth Edition introduces students to the foundations of law in a thought provoking way, challenging them to think critically, question ideas and connect with the law. It provides students with a broader context which allows them to start thinking about the values law embodies and their relationship to society. This approach to introductory law is designed to engage students with contemporary examples and case studies they can relate to,and which help them understand the law.

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