``The Bramble Bush: The Classic Lectures on the Law and Law School'' by Karl N. Llewellyn: Provides a foundational understanding of law and the legal system. ``Law 101: Everything You Need to Know About the American Legal System'' by Jay M. Feinman: A comprehensive introduction to various aspects of the legal system.
List of ``frequently-prescribed'' books for 1L: Consti- Cruz, Bernas, Nachura; PFR- Tolentino, Paras, Sta. Maria, Legarda, Rabuya, Sempio-Diy; Criminal Law- Reyes; Legal Profession- Agpalo (note: a lot of professors also suggest or prescribe several books for different topics)
Practice Past Exams: Practice solving past entrance exams to familiarize yourself with the types of questions and improve your test-taking skills. Take Prep Courses: Consider enrolling in review courses or hiring a tutor to provide additional guidance and support in your exam preparation.
Step-by-Step Process Get a Bachelor's Degree. Pass the Law School Entrance Exam. Finish Law School. Law Internship. Pass the Bar Exam and take your Oath.
The most practical starting textbook is ``laying down the law'' (lexis) - gives an overview of the basics of law, how statutes and the common law work etc.
List of ``frequently-prescribed'' books for 1L: Consti- Cruz, Bernas, Nachura; PFR- Tolentino, Paras, Sta. Maria, Legarda, Rabuya, Sempio-Diy; Criminal Law- Reyes; Legal Profession- Agpalo (note: a lot of professors also suggest or prescribe several books for different topics)
1. CPC by Takwani 2. CrPC by Kelkar 3. Constitutional Law by VN Shukla 4. Contract law by Mulla 5. Law of Tort by Ratanlal Dhirajlal 6. Family law by Poonam Pradham Saxena 7. Property law by Poonam Pradhan Saxena
Here are our top picks to read before law school. Is Eating People Wrong? ... My Own Words By Ruth Bader Ginsburg. IL Of A Ride: A Well-Traveled Professor's Roadmap to Success in the First Year of Law School By Andrew J. Getting To Maybe: How To Excel On Law School Exams By Richard Michael Fischl And Jeremy Paul.
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