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This book is designed to improve essay writing on the General Bar Exam as well as the First Year Law Students Exam (i.e. "Baby Bar," "FYLSX," "FYLSE"). Read more

The Third Edition of Essay Exam Writing for the California Bar Exam contains everything needed to pass the essay portion of the California bar exam. The book combines a comprehensive, yet efficiently concise review of volumes of substantive law with the authors' proven-effective strategic plan for writing passing bar essays. Rule outlines are supplemented with issues checklists to aid issue spotting and memorization attack sheets, to make memorization manageable, while practice questions productively cover favorite and newly added testing areas so that bar study is targeted and effective.  New to the Third Edition: Recent and updated rule developments in all subjects Expanded coverage of new topics emphasized on recent bar exams Updated issues tested matrices, rule memorization attack sheets, and topic specific approaches to reflect current testing trends, as well new testing charts for heavily tested topics such as conflicts of interest in Professional Responsibility or Fourth Amendment approach in Criminal Procedure, as well as others Three new essay questions and corresponding grids per subject including crossover questions Three sample answers per chapter with updated grids for all questions Testing strategies and approach to taking an online bar exam  Professors and students will benefit from: Concise easy to memorize rule statements Fact triggers and exam tips that aid the transition to bar exam writing style New charts for some heavily tested topics to aid visual learners Easy to follow essay approaches for key topics Practice essay questions with corresponding answer grids identifying issues and analysis required for a passing score Realistic sample answers that could be written under timed conditions, closed book Coverage of all heavily and newly tested topics in each subject and crossover questions Issues tested matrices identifying the subtopics tested in every essay given in 35+ years     Read more

One L, Scott Turow's journal of his first year at law school and a best-seller when it was first published in 1977, has gone on to become a virtual bible for prospective law students. Not only does it introduce with remarkable clarity the ideas and issues that are the stuff of legal education; it brings alive the anxiety and competiveness--with others and, even more, with oneself--that set the tone in this crucible of character building. Each September, a new crop of students enter Harvard Law School to begin an intense, often grueling, sometimes harrowing year of introduction to the law. Turow's group of One Ls are fresh, bright, ambitious, and more than a little daunting. Even more impressive are the faculty. Will the One Ls survive? Will they excel? Will they make the Law Review, the outward and visible sign of success in this ultra-conservative microcosm? With remarkable insight into both his fellows and himself, Turow leads us through the ups and downs, the small triumphs and tragedies of the year, in an absorbing and thought-provoking narrative that teaches the reader not only about law school and the law but about the human beings who make them what they are.In the new afterword for this edition of One L, the author looks back on law school from the perspective of ten years' work as a lawyer and offers some suggestions for reforming legal education. Read more

The CAIDP AI Policy Sourcebook is a premier collection of AI policy frameworks, offering policymakers, researchers, journalists, and the public crucial insights into emerging AI governance norms. It features key global frameworks such as the Universal Guidelines for AI, the OECD AI Principles, the UNESCO Recommendation on AI Ethics, the Council of Europe AI Treaty, and the EU AI Act.The Sourcebook also covers major national AI laws and guidelines from Africa, Asia, Latin America, the U.S., and Europe, along with U.S. Executive Orders on AI. It includes a comprehensive resource section with curated national strategies, reports, and organizations—serving as an essential reference for those studying AI policy.The AI Policy Sourcebook may be used as a companion text for courses on AI and the Law, AI Ethics, and AI Governance. Updates are posted on the page below. CAIDP also publishes the AI and Democratic Values Index, a comprehensive review of AI policies and practices worldwide.Praise for The AI Policy Sourcebook 2025:"I highly recommend this book for both practising professionals, technologists and peers studying digital policy and algorithmic governance." - Yonah Welker, Public Technologist Read more

The purchase of this ebook edition does not entitle you to receive access to the Connected eBook on CasebookConnect. You will need to purchase a new print book to get access to the full experience including: lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities, plus an outline tool and other helpful resources. A favorite classroom prep tool of successful students that is often recommended by professors, the Examples & Explanations (E&E) series provides an alternative perspective to help you understand your casebook and in-class lectures. Each E&E offers hypothetical questions complemented by detailed explanations that allow you to test your knowledge of the topics in your courses and compare your own analysis.  Here’s why you need an E&E to help you study throughout the semester:  Clear explanations of each class topic, in a conversational, funny style.  Features hypotheticals similar to those presented in class, with corresponding analysis so you can use them during the semester to test your understanding, and again at exam time to help you review.  It offers coverage that works with ALL the major casebooks, and suits any class on a given topic.  The Examples & Explanations series has been ranked the most popular study aid among law students because it is equally as helpful from the first day of class through the final exam.   New to the Tenth Edition:   Fourth Amendment limits on cell phone and computer searches  Police accountability and the limits of the exclusionary rule  Recent cutback on Miranda as a constitutional doctrine  Read more

Limited EditionMaster Legal Writing in Use + Workbook + 100 Expert Email, Letter & Legal Memo Templates. Clear & Effective Legal Writing for Beginners & Law School Students: Contracts, Memos, Emails & Letters. Get your copyNOW."Get it right and keep it tight."Book Summary:"Master Legal Writing in Use + Workbook + 100 Expert Email, Letter & Legal Memo Templates. Clear & Effective Legal Writing for Beginners & Law School Students: Contracts, Memos, Emails & Letters" is a must-read for law students and beginner lawyers who want to improve their writing skills. This book provides a clear and effective approach to legal writing, with a focus on crafting compelling legal memos, emails, letters, contracts, and forms. It covers everything from writing in plain English, to more advanced areas of Legal English Writing, and key skills required to succeed in the legal field.This Legal Writing Toolkit includes:Introduction to legal EnglishClear and effective approach to legal writingComprehensive guide for law students and beginner lawyersCovers legal memos, emails, letters, contracts and legal formsFocuses on writing in plain Legal EnglishIncludes key skills for success in the legal fieldUnique writing strategies for lawyersLegal forms book for quick referencePractical examples and exercises for hands-on learning.Master the essentials of legal writing with this practical guide.Perfect for both native and non-native English-speaking lawyers, this book offers hands-on lessons in the language of legal writing.With a focus on clarity and concision, you'll learn the essentials of writing simple letters, powerful memoranda, compelling emails, and contracts. This book covers everything from emailing to advanced skills like managing your inbox, building rapport with clients, and writing simple, yet effective memos.Clear communication is the cornerstone of a successful legal career. It is what sets you apart as a professional, and it is what allows you to build trust and credibility with your clients and colleagues.Effective writing in the legal profession requires attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to convey complex information in a concise and easily understandable manner.Legal Writing in Use:A Practical Guide for Lawyers, Paralegals, and Legal Professionals + 100 Expert Email & Letter TemplatesThis comprehensive guide is perfect for new lawyers, solicitors, paralegals, and legal secretaries looking to take their professional communication to the next level.With 100 downloadable expert email and letter templates, you'll have all the tools you need to write clear, concise, and effective writing. And with a focus on language clarity, this book is also great for non-native English speakers looking to improve their legal writing skills. Don't let poor email communication hold you back in your legal career - add "Master Legal Writing in Use" to your collection today. Read more

An updated edition of the classic text by the former US attorney general and University of Chicago Law School dean.Originally published in 1949, An Introduction to Legal Reasoning is widely acknowledged as a classic text. As its opening sentence states, “This is an attempt to describe generally the process of legal reasoning in the field of case law and in the interpretation of statutes and of the Constitution.” In elegant and lucid prose, Edward H. Levi does just that in a concise manner, providing an intellectual foundation for generations of students as well as general readers.This updated edition includes a substantial new foreword by leading contemporary legal scholar Frederick Schauer that helpfully places this foundational book into its historical and legal contexts, explaining its continuing value and relevance to understanding the role of analogical reasoning in the law. This volume will continue to be of great value to students of logic, ethics, and political philosophy, as well as to members of the legal profession and everyone concerned with problems of government and jurisprudence. Read more

Elegant Legal Writing helps attorneys elevate their writing from passable to polished. Drawing on ideas from cognitive science, stylistics, and litigation strategy, the book teaches practical techniques by example using fast-paced chapters. Readers will learn the essentials of effective legal composition:   Writing clear, efficient prose Crafting strong arguments Telling a client's story through a compelling narrative Overcoming procrastination and drafting more productively Readability, aesthetics, and argumentation are intertwined. Ryan McCarl shows how litigation documents that are easier and more pleasant to read are more likely to persuade judges and other busy readers. The book also discusses parts of legal writing that many guides overlook, including sentence mechanics, writing technology, and typography. Read more

Though many disavow the term, philosophically, nearly half a million Americans and a growing number of Canadians, Brits and Australians, identify as Sovereign Citizens. The Sovereign Citizen movement is a controversial and contentious ideology that challenges accepted notions of citizenship, government authority, and legal obligations. Sovereign Citizens, for instance, believe they are not constitutionally required to have a driver’s license in order to drive, nor register or insure their vehicles. They deny the requirement to pay taxes, and they maintain that they are not under the authority of the police nor governed by federal, state or city laws. In a series of short and concise chapters, this book delves into this curious movement, its history, and the sources of the various assertions its adherents make in encounters with the police and with the courts. Read more

This is a basic outline for creating a Trial Notebook that touches on all the critical components.It accompanied a lecture I gave entitled "A Crash Course in Trial Preparation for Paralegals". Read more

Assigned as required or recommended reading at law schools throughout the country, 1L of a Ride provides a candid, comprehensive roadmap to both academic and emotional success in law school’s crucial first year. Legal education continues to evolve and so does this classic work. Told in an accessible first-person voice, covered topics in this updated, revised, and expanded fourth edition include pre-planning, top student fears, the first-year curriculum, the Socratic and case methods of teaching, effective class participation, the top habits of successful students, essential study techniques, legal research and writing, exam strategies, maintaining well-being, online learning, career planning, and much more. Combines comments from hundreds of law students, empirical research, and authentic samples of signature documents from the 1L experience, including exam questions, Socratic dialogue, and student case-briefs, class notes, and course outlines. McClurg is an award-winning professor who taught at six different law schools.This version comes with an access code to a first-of-its-kind online video course designed to reinforce the reading. These thirteen videos address subjects covered in the book, often from fresh angles, as well as some new topics. Along with McClurg, the videos feature award-winning law professors Christine Coughlin (Wake Forest University), Meredith Duncan (University of Houston), and Nancy Levit (University of Missouri-Kansas City). Each video is roughly ten minutes, followed by a short self-assessment quiz. They include:1. Introduction to the Video Course2. Planning Ahead and Biggest Fears3. Structure and Role of U.S. Courts4. Socratic and Case Methods5. Overview of First-Year Curriculum6. First-Year Sample Course: Torts7. How to Read and Brief a Case8. The C.R.E.D.O.—Top Five Habits of Successful Law Students9. Essential Study Techniques10. Legal Research Basics11. Legal Writing Basics12. Managing Stress and Maintaining Well-Being13. ProfessionalismResearch shows students gain not only from reading, but also seeing and hearing, in part because video helps accommodate diverse learning styles. Use the videos to enhance comprehension and retention. Studies also show students prefer and benefit from one-on-one facetime with professors, which the videos, while no match for the real thing, can help simulate. Read more

In June of 2023 we made our popular Paralegal Practice course available to the general public as a three volume set of books at extremely affordable pricing. This is a college level course. With these books you can enter into the high-paying legal field as a truly competent and professional paralegal, often with more knowledge under your belt than some first year lawyers! Welcome to class. This three volume book set is the equivalent of a two year college course, and is by no means just an orientation or a set of guidelines. Our trainees have taken positions with law offices with more practical knowledge and capabilities than first year lawyers, and we’ve received letters from law firms to that effect. This course is in fact used by colleges and universities, for which tuition ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 are charged, and we’ve simply distilled all course material into these easy-to-use self-teaching volumes.You can acquire them one at a time, or as a set.Let’s get right to your questions.How much money do paralegal/legal assistants make? Here’s a summary breakdown from the latest Department of Labor statistics:Federal government $69,680Finance and insurance $64,740Local government, excluding education and hospitals $58,300State government, excluding education and hospitals $49,350General legal services $48,270Are these skills in demand? More than ever, and not by just law firms, but by every business, industry and tech sector in the US which requires at least some in-house legal expertise.What will I learn? This is a comprehensive course, with all the complexities you might expect when it comes to US Law. Don't let that intimidate you, if in fact it does. It covers the fundaments of law, the specialties, the reasoning, pleadings, citations, services, and the most fun of all, the cases. In addition, students of the course have easily passed NALA Certification.It expands your knowledge in a comfortable and step-by-step way, utilizing a hands-on research-based system innovated by the author. Have a look inside at the Table of Contents to see just how extensive the curriculum really is.When you complete it, you'll be in possession of more knowledge than you can believe, and you'll be well-prepared for any career covered by the scope of this course: paralegal, legal clerk, legal secretary, legal transcriptionist, etc.Study parameters. You can study at home in your spare time and at your pace, and if you dedicated 6-10 hours per week to study, you’d be through it in a matter of weeks, and it is a self-assessment system, meaning you take quizzes and grade them yourself, all from within the books.Another beauty of this system is that you can also just pick from it what you might need to learn to add to your knowledgebase in any career capacity that requires some background in law. And you might be surprised at how valuable an employee or contractor can be when they have practical legal knowledge under their belt.Your new career as a paralegal is here and at your fingertips. If this is your next step, you can’t go wrong with our Career Shift Paralegal Practice books.For decades, our goal is to help you succeed. Now it’s up to you. Get going! For, as the author likes to say, tempus fugit (time flies). Read more

The Glannon Guide to Evidence provides a practical, and theoretically solid, aid to learning the Federal Rules of Evidence. Straightforward explanations of the Rules and illustrative examples in down to earth language provide a supplement to an Evidence class that will remove any confusion as to how the Rules should be interpreted. Based on decades of trying cases and classroom teaching, Prof. Avery is familiar with the most common mistakes lawyers and students make in applying the Rules and has designed these materials to highlight typical errors and correct them. Each multiple-choice question has tempting, but incorrect, answer choices, and then an explanation in simple and direct language that clarifies the rule. The student who works through these questions will be well prepared for Evidence exams and courtroom challenges. New to the Third Edition: Fifteen new multiple-choice questions have been added since the Second Edition. All amendments to the Rules since the Second Edition have been taken into account, and the Rules are current as of the summer of 2022. Professors and students will benefit from: Realistic questions, many drawn from the author’s own courtroom experience Classroom tested examples that have been refined over the years Read more

Objections at Trial is a complete reference guide that travels easily to the courtroom or classroom. This invaluable handbook bridges the gap between knowing the rules of evidence and applying them in a judicial setting—and clearly identifies what proposed evidence is subject to exclusion by objection.  The Eleventh Edition includes all changes in the Federal Rules of Evidence though December 1, 2023. Also available as an eBook, Objections at Trial provides the reader—judge, lawyer, or law student—with a primer on the fine art of making effective objections to inadmissible evidence.  New to the Eleventh Edition:   Analysis of 2023 rule amendments   Updated references   Professors and students will benefit from:   Clear tabbing for easy location of objection type Read more

Informal and student-friendly, this best-selling study guide—also used by Wall Street lawyers and SEC staffers as a reference book—gives an overview of federal securities regulation and illustrates the topic with practical applications. Examples & Explanations: Securities Regulation, Eighth Edition combines clear introductions with examples and explanations that allow students to test their understanding of concepts and practice applying the law to fact patterns—many drawn from actual events in the securities markets. New to the Eighth Edition: Updates on U.S. capital formation in public and private securities markets, with a focus on trends in IPOs, going-private transactions, and private placements New materials on the treatment of “autonomous business” forms and crypto-currencies (including gaming tokens) under the federal securities law Trends in the use of Reg D, Reg A+, and Reg CF over the past several years, given recent amendments to these registration exemptions under the Securities Act of 1933 The timeliness of Section 11 suits under the Securities Act of 1933, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in CALPERS v. ANZ Securities, Inc.(2017) The preemption of state court class actions under the Securities Act of 1933 and the right of defendants to remove such actions to federal court, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in Cyan, Inc. v. Beaver County Employees Retirement Fund (2018) The securities-fraud liability of a securities rep, who disseminated false information provided to him by a superior, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in Lorenzo v. SEC (2019) Lower court application of the “personal benefit” analysis in Salman v. United States (2016) to quid pro quo tips of inside information to family and friends Updates on judicial and SEC enforcement of the federal securities laws—in particular, the use of disgorgement and civil penalties in the sale of nonexempt, unregistered securities The timeliness of disgorgement sanctions in SEC enforcement actions, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in Kokesh v. SEC (2017) The proper appointment of SEC administrative law judges and their authority to impose sanctions in SEC administrative enforcement actions, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in Lucia v. SEC (2018) The availability of Dodd-Frank whistleblower protection to a company executive who reported a possible securities violation within his company but not to the SEC, as interpreted by the Supreme Court in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Somers (2018) The requirement of individualized showings of “domestic transactions” in a securities fraud class action brought against a foreign company whose securities traded on U.S. and foreign markets Professors and students will benefit from: A study guide that introduces students to the subject’s clubbish vocabulary, identifies its important principles, and reveals its layered structure. Chapters in which, after sketching the key concepts of U.S. securities regulation, give students a chance to compare their responses to concrete examples with the book’s detailed explanations. The text includes new and updated charts on: Shareholdings in the US securities markets Capital formation through public and private offerings Actual use of the various registration exemptions The updated examples and explanations include new questions on: “Autonomous business” forms and crypto-currencies Section 11 class actions brought in state court Fraudulent statements “made” by securities professionals Insider trading tips to friends and family Availability of disgorgement sanctions in SEC enforcement actions Read more

Award-winning teacher and respected author of several volumes, Professor Laura Little has written a new book on the First Amendment. Following the proven Examples and Explanations format, the book covers all of the amendment’s major topics – with emphasis on speech and religion. Professor Little presents hypothetical examples that range from simple and straightforward to complex and rich. As a result, students using the book can acquire both basic and advanced knowledge of First Amendment doctrine. Equally important, this approach allows students the opportunity to practice their skill of marshalling arguments on many sides of contested legal issues.   With its short chapters, the book is an exceptionally useful complement to any of the available casebooks in the field. Highlights of this E&E study aid (first edition): Professor Little brings her characteristically clear writing style and constitutional law expertise to the subject. The book’s organization enables students to choose the particular topics they need to study and that match the coverage of their course. The topics covered include a comprehensive review of the most recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on speech, association, and religion as well as cutting edge issues raised by current events, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The concise explication of legal doctrine (and its uncertainties) ensure a baseline of student understanding and maximizes accessibility to difficult, abstract concepts. The book’s balance between simple and complex hypotheticals serves an array of student needs. While providing deep coverage of abstract concepts, the book includes many practical introductions to law practice reality. Professor Little has not only established her reputation as a constitutional scholar, but also comes to the subject with experience as a practicing First Amendment lawyer for the media. Professors and students will benefit from: Adaptable organization allows the book to complement any casebook. Figures, examples, explanations, and varying difficulty in the presented material ensure that the book will serve the needs of a variety of users and will appeal to different learning styles. Balance between theoretical and practical materials enables broad understanding. Read more

When it’s exam time you need the right information in the right format to study efficiently and effectively. Emanuel®CrunchTime is the perfect tool for exam studying. With flowcharts and capsule summaries of major points of law and critical issues, as well as exam tips for identifying common traps and pitfalls, sample exam and essay questions with model answers – you will be prepared for your next big test. Here's why you will need Emanuel®CrunchTime to help you ace your exams: Perfect for the visual learner: The flow charts walk you through a series of yes/no questions that can be used to analyze any question on the exam. Featured capsule summaries help you quickly review key concepts not just before the exam, but throughout the semester Exams Tips recap the most commonly tested issues and fact patterns. Read more

Real Advisors. Real Information. BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO LEGAL BASICS Do you want to protect your assets from lawsuits and build wealth for your family?Are you seeking ways to enhance a new business idea or investment?Understanding a few key legal principles can help you reach these and other personal and financial goals. Legal Strategies for Everyone can help.Written in plain English, Legal Strategies for Everyone simplifies complex topics to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal fundamentals every American should understand.In this easy-to-read guide, you’ll learn: Practical steps you can take to safeguard your assets from lawsuits, creditors, and other threatsHow to choose the right insurance for your needs—and what to know before you buy a policyThe biggest legal mistakes most people make and how to avoid themHow to legally leverage the power of other people’s moneyHow to secure your hard-earned wealth for your loved ones after you dieThe laws governing digital assets, such as cryptocurrency, social media accounts, and NFTsWays to save money on legal services, including free and low-cost sources of legal adviceWhether you’re just starting out in life or approaching retirement, the simple, effective tactics in Legal Strategies for Everyone will provide peace of mind.KM Press Strategies for Everyone Read more

Most lawyers, from Wall Street to the county seat, spend their days drafting documents, negotiating with other attorneys, trying cases, researching the law, and counseling clients. How does this everyday law practice relate to Jesus' call to follow him in servanthood?With decades of experience in the law office, courtroom, and classroom, Robert F. Cochran Jr. explores Jesus' call on lawyers to serve both individual clients and the common good. Cochran pulls back the curtain with stories from his own career and from the legal community to address a wide range of challenges posed by law practice, including counseling clients, planning trial tactics, navigating tensions with coworkers, and handling temptations toward cynicism and greed. This honest and accessible bookshares wisdom from an experienced practitioner and master teacheraddresses real-world situations and relationships experienced by most lawyerscharts the way toward a truly Christian practice of everyday lawFor students considering a career in law as well as for seasoned attorneys, The Servant Lawyer casts an encouraging vision for how lawyers can love and serve their neighbor in every facet of their work. Read more