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Whilst the Legal Profession as well as Parliament have established rules, procedures, legislation, codes of practice and institutions to promote or guarantee open access to membership of the legal profession, nevertheless, discrimination exists. Ethnicity, gender, class, age and university continue to be factors in terms of recruitment into and success within the profession.The authors of the book, all of whom are specialists in their respective fields, have identified various stages in a lawyer's career. The analysis starts with entry into university and finishes with a review of the most senior lawyers. At the various stages, formal and informal barriers are identified and their consequences spelt out. Many of the authors include original data and the findings of their own survey work to support their conclusions.
This book seeks to examine the impact of the Human Rights Act legislation from the viewpoint of judges, lawyers, civil libertarians, politicians and academics. Investigation of the Human Rights Act since it came into force in 2000. Contributors include Sir Stephen Sedley, Thomas Mullen, Roger Smith and Lord Lester of Herne Hill. Offers insights and suggestions for developing a more effective, accessible and successful employment of the Human Rights Act.
Researching and tracing information is an essential skill that students need to master in order to succeed in their legal studies and future careers. This practical guide to effective legal research presents the information in a step-by-step format leading students through the world of legal research both in a law library and researching online
This text on socio-legal studies is derived from the Socio-Legal Studies Association 1995 annual conference at Leeds University. It examines the definition of the term socio-legal and the boundaries in which the lawyers of this subject fit.
This book consists of nine essays which consider the relationship between law and other disciplines.
The fourth edition of the practical guide to researching or tracing legal information, designed to help users find the material they need with the minimum of effort and to use it with confidence. It summarizes the steps to be taken when consulting reference works, and includes flow charts to highlight the key steps. It explains the latest developments in electronic research techniques and guides the reader on appropriate use of both paper or electronic sources.