101 Things I Learned in Law School

New York: Grand Central Publishing, 2013. First Edition First Printing Stated . Hard Back. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. 7 1/2" X 5 1/4. 101 Pages Plus Three Page Index. Brand new gift quality condition. Interior illustration and text pages are near flawless. The complexities and nuances of the law are made accessible in this engaging, illustrated guide. From the structure of the court system to the mysteries of human motivation, this book reveals the intricacies of the legal world through questions big and small: What is a legal precedent? What is foreseeability? How can a hostile witness help one's case? How is legal argument different from other forms of argument? What is the difference between honesty and truthfulness? Written by an experienced attorney and law instructor and disarmingly presented in the unique format of the 101 Things I Learned" series, this book is an invaluable resource for law students, graduates, lawyers, and general readers. The author is an attorney in California. She practiced commercial litigation at a major international law firm before turning to civil rights litigation and criminal appeals.