First Steps in the Law

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.