Anthony Marinac – författare

Learning Law is an accessible and engaging introduction to Australian law for students considering a career in the legal profession. This text teaches students how to deal with legislation and cases, focusing on core topics and contextualisation. This second edition has been thoroughly updated and revised, with significant changes including: six new chapters – First Peoples and the law, research, the ethical lawyer, statutory interpretation, lawyers and clients, becoming a lawyer – more coverage of parliaments and courts, new Living Law boxes that showcase the diverse career paths available to law graduates and new Critical Perspective boxes to engage students with critical analysis. Written in a conversational style, Learning Law will leave students feeling more knowledgeable about, and confident in, their interactions with Australian legal institutions and legal professionals. This text is an essential resource that law students will refer to throughout their studies and in the early stages of their career.

Investigating Legal Studies for Queensland Third Edition provides accessible and engaging coverage of the new syllabus, delivered with a range of new tools to lead to QCE success. Investigating Legal Studies for Queensland Third Edition provides accessible and engaging coverage of the new syllabus, delivered with a range of new tools to lead to QCE success. Legal case studies are delivered with additional scaffolding to help students unpack the legal issues. Engaging video content extends case studies and introduces students to important syllabus content. New concept maps, downloadable study cards, the use of real legal terminology, and 'Off the record' breakout boxes help students comprehend and revise. End-of-topic questions help students become familiar with the types of questions they will encounter in their assessments, including the external exam.

Learning Law equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills to succeed in their law studies. It breaks down the Australian court system and Parliament, and guides students through nuanced concepts including being an ethical lawyer, equality in the law, and what to expect when becoming a legal practitioner. Dedicated chapters explore the complexities of Australia's legal history and Indigenous peoples and the law, providing students with vital context for understanding the contemporary Australian legal landscape. Learning Law has been significantly revised. It includes new chapters focused on developing legal skills including reading cases, writing persuasive essays and other assessments. Chapters on statute law and statutory interpretation have been expanded, giving students clearer guidance in a challenging area of legal study. Review questions reinforce learning, and extension questions encourage students to build their problem-solving skills. Contributions by in-practice legal professionals exemplify the varied careers a law degree can prepare students for.