An Introduction to Law & Legal Reasoning

by Steven J. Burton

Now in its Third Edition, An Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning continues to be the ideal go-to for the first year law student. It is a short, practical book that introduces beginning law students and others to contemporary law and legal reasoning. By presenting these topics through various discussions of cases and examples, it provides students with a solid source to reference for years to come.

Genres: Law, Nonfiction

210 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1995

Reviews

[Shabbir Hamid · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is clear, concise, and informational. Although it explains the theories with examples, there are not many cases or actual opinions. As the title entails, it is merely an introduction to the legal field. The only thing that bothered me was its description and for-shadowing of the concept of importance in the law. Although it consistently refers to the concept, the book doesn't explain it until later in the book, and even that explanation wasn't satisfying. I relied more on other sources to understand what the book was trying to say. Regardless, I'd suggest this book to anyone thinking about law school.

[Jason Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear, simple text with some thought provoking examples.