The Study of Law

The Study of Law: A Critical Thinking Approach, 5th Edition, introduces basic legal concepts and the mechanics of the American legal system. The textbook engages students in legal reading, analysis, and critical thinking.

Coverage outlines the sources and classifications of law, the structure of the court system, civil litigation and its alternatives, analyzing and interpreting the law, and major substantive areas including torts, contracts, and property and estate law.

Widely used across colleges and universities, the textbook provides practice through edited cases in every chapter alongside hypothetical scenarios, realistic examples, discussion questions, and legal reasoning exercises.