First Steps in the Law

by Geoffrey Rivlin

First Steps in the Law is an entertaining and insightful overview of the legal system.

Geoffrey Rivlin, who boasts a wealth of experience as a former senior resident judge, barrister, and QC, leads the reader through the quirks of English law, offering fascinating details. Readers are regaled with lively descriptions of the workings of the legal system and vivid tales of the law in times gone by. Real life cases bring the book to life, enabling the reader to see the law in action, while descriptions of the participants in the legal system (including judges, lawyers, and police officers) root the book in the everyday reality of the legal profession. This is an essential read for anyone who is preparing for a law course or requires an understanding of the law in their working life.

Genres: Law

416 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Ika · Rating 5 out of 5]

My dad bought the book for me during my 1st year of law school. I held the book as it was so precious to me back then. Everyday i would read one or two chapters. Amazing book!

[Amanda Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

An entertaining, clear introduction to the structure of the English legal system.

[Jethro Elsden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a broad introduction to the legal system in Britain. Covers a large range of areas and issues, including structure, development and procedure of the courts and legal system. It also provides information on more niche areas such as how the garments and wigs of judges etc developed. A nice section at the end covers some interesting cases from 20th and 21st century.