Book Recommendation.

dave3

Hi everyone
Does anyone know of a book that gives an overview of the legal system suitable for the average joe. I'm interested in learning a little about the subject area but i don't want to spend a fortune or have to wade through hundreds of pages of text.

Dave.

Dan133269

"The Irish Legal System" by Byrne and McCutcheon. Think the latest is the 4th edition.
You can probably pick one up cheaper on adverts.ie or in the fe1 books for sale thread in this forum.

evercloserunion

Agree with ILS by Byrne and McCutcheon. It's cheaper than most Irish law books and the language is easy enough, but it's also quite large. Is there a particular area of the law you're interested in?

Wolfe Tone

104 Euro new ILS is.

dave3

Hi everyone
I had a quick look at ILS on amazon and it does seem a bit long. I was looking for somthing in the 200 to 300 page mark that was aimed at giving an overview of the law.
Dave.

Wolfe Tone

Principles of Irish Law: Brian Doolan perhaps? I have a copy here(7th ed) haven't got around to reading it yet so I cant vouch for its quality. Claims to be an introductory text on Irish law.

Seems to be a section for most topics,
Irish Legal system
Contract
Criminal
Torts
Equity
Land
Family
Business
Employment


450 pages or there abouts. It seems you want to learn about Irish law rather than the actual system, which ILS would aim at.

littlemac1980

hit the second hand books stores in your area, or even in the universities (usually in the students unions), you'll surely pick up a version of Principles of Irish Law for about €30-€40 or McCauley and McCutcheon for about €50-€60.

The second hand stores in town might have other less well known but cheaper relevant books.

hada

If you want a REALLY short, yet highly comprehensive introduction to legal terms/the legal world in general - look to Glanville Williams - Learning the Law: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Glanville-Williams-Learning-Law-L/dp/0421925507