LJMU Law Year One: Optimize English Legal System / Odette Hutchinson, Angela Stanhope

1. Introduction 2. Human Rights and the Rule of Law 3.Sources of Law I - Legislation, EU Law and Statutory Interpretation. 4. Sources of Law II - The Common Law, Equity and Judicial Precedent 5. Civil Justice 6. Alternative Dispute Resolution 7. Criminal Justice 8. The Judiciary 9. Juries 10. Funding of Legal Services 11. Preparing for the Exam

"The Optimize series is designed to show you how to apply your knowledge in assessment. These concise revision guides cover the most commonly taught topics, and provide you with the tools to: Understand the law and remember the details o using diagrams and tables throughout to demonstrate how the law fits togetherContextualise your knowledge o identifying and explaining how to apply legal principles for important cases o providing cross-references and further reading to help you aim higher in essays and examsAvoid common misunderstandings and errors o identifying common pitfalls students encounter in class and in assessment Reflect critically on the law o identifying contentious areas that are up for debate and on which you will need to form an opinionApply what you have learned in assessment o presenting learning objectives that reflect typical assessment criteria o providing sample essay and exam questions, supported by end-of chapter feedback The series is also supported by comprehensive online resources that allow you to track your progress during the run-up to exams"