Law School Book

The Law School Book is essential reading for anyone considering applying to law school or venturing into the world of law. Now in its fourth edition, it pairs honest guidance on legal education with a clear-eyed look at the choices facing every applicant, student, and new lawyer, from which school to choose to what legal stream to pursue and what kind of lawyer to become.Law professors Allan C. Hutchinson and David Hughes take readers through the application process and the realities of law school life. They explain the foundations of the legal system and the theories behind legal reasoning, and they offer advice to help readers develop the practical skills that law school demands, from legal writing to mooting and exam preparation. Hutchinson and Hughes' goal is to help every reader succeed, both in law school life and, even more so, as a lawyer. In recent years, the cost of legal education has risen substantially, and technology has changed how law is studied and practised. The fourth edition has been updated throughout in response to these major changes, with chapters reflecting developments in the legal sphere since 2009. Key updates include the most current admissions information, new research tools and AI, the latest exam formats, and novel pathways into the profession. A fundamental orientation to the law, this accessible and illuminating book should be the first on the shelf of any aspiring lawyer.