Law, Language, and Legal Determinancy discusses the role of language within law, and the role of philosophy of language in understanding the nature of law. The book argues that the major re-thinking of the common and 'common sense' views about law that have been proposed by various recent legal theorists are unnecessary.

More and more law students seeking a legal qualification find that their English language skills let them down. Legal English will enable students to confidently write on and discuss legal topics as well as conduct legal work -- such as drafting legal documentation, negotiating, litigating, advising, presenting, writing and acting as an advocate. Review "This is a much needed t...(展开全部)

More and more law students seeking a legal qualification find that their English language skills let them down. Legal English will enable students to confidently write on and discuss legal topics as well as conduct legal work -- such as drafting legal documentation, negotiating, litigating, advising, presenting, writing and acting as an advocate. Review "This is a much needed t...(展开全部)

Richard Posner is famous throughout the legal world for his pioneering and controversial espousal of the belief that the study of law cannot be divorced from the study of economics. Here, in this volume of essays based upon his Clarendon Lectures, he explores the relationship between the legal systems of the UK and USA. The essays in this volume range widely over themes which w...(展开全部)

Interpretation has emerged in recent years as one of the most interesting and important elements of legal scholarship. This collection of new essays in law and interpretation provides an overview of this important topic, written by some of the most distinguished scholars in the field. The collection assesses the role of legislative intent in the interpretation of statutes, and ...(展开全部)

Interpretation has emerged in recent years as one of the most interesting and important elements of legal scholarship. This collection of new essays in law and interpretation provides an overview of this important topic, written by some of the most distinguished scholars in the field. The collection assesses the role of legislative intent in the interpretation of statutes, and ...(展开全部)

The language of law includes normative or prescriptive terms such as 'obligation' and 'permission'. How do we explain the meaning of prescriptive legal language? This has long been regarded as a problem for positivists, since at first glance their view suggests we can derive an ought – a legal obligation or right or permission – from descriptive social facts alone. This Element...(展开全部)

(A Preview of Law School and Legal Reasoning) Law school has the reputation of being one of the hardest academic programs. It is a reputation well earned. However, Law School Basics is chock-full of insights and strategies that will prepare you well and give you a head start on the competition. Law School Basics presents a thorough overview of law school, legal reasoning, and l...(展开全部)

(A Preview of Law School and Legal Reasoning) Law school has the reputation of being one of the hardest academic programs. It is a reputation well earned. However, Law School Basics is chock-full of insights and strategies that will prepare you well and give you a head start on the competition. Law School Basics presents a thorough overview of law school, legal reasoning, and l...(展开全部)