"...a
wonderfully accessible book."
— Albie
Sachs, Former Justice,
Constitutional Court of South
Africa
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This might be the most useful book law
students will read—not because it
contains the details of case law, but
because it teaches them how to think
like a lawyer. From the fundamentals
of argument to the principles of our
legal system, 101 Things I Learned
in Law School presents lucid,
Illustrated lessons addressing a wide
range of questions: What is the
difference between honesty and
truthfulness? Why is circumstantial
evidence often better than direct
evidence? How does one find the proper
sources to substantiate a legal
argument? Why do states deliberately
pass unconstitutional laws? A concise,
highly readable resource, this book
will also suit law graduates,
professionals, and anyone else
fascinated—or confused—by our legal
system.
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About the Author |
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Vibeke
Norgaard Martin, an attorney,
works primarily in municipal law.
She practiced commercial litigation
at a major international law firm
before turning to civil rights
litigation. She has taught at UC
Berkeley School of Law, clerked for
the South African Constitutional
Court, was a visiting scholar at the
University of Pretoria, and worked
for the Sierra Leone Truth and
Reconciliation Commission.
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