Law 101: Everything You Need to Know about the American Legal System by Jay M. Feinman Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Law 101: Everything You Need to Know about the American Legal System
Book Review: Not quite everything
Summary: 4 Stars
Feinman does a nice jobe of presenting the basic organization of law as taught in the US. However, there are certain biases that are seen by what is included and what is not. In addition, issues of controversy, such as tort reform and abortion, are touched upon in a less-than-even-handed manner. I suspect that this is a fair reflection of how these controverisies are presented in the nation's law schools, but Feinman's audience is different, and I would think requires a more open-minded approach. Overall, a good book that lives up to its billing. Book Review: This Aint How It Is.
Summary: 2 Stars
I have years of courtroom experiences. There was a time when I had a high opinion of attorneys and judges. But now I'm convinced anyone can be a lawyer because so darn many of them are stupid. And lawyers become judges because they cant make an honest income lawyering. Over the years I have witnessed some incredible performances by lawyers and judges. I recall one judge who came down from the bench and gave the defendant a big hug just before the trial started. Other judges are clueless about the law. And some make it up as they go, issuing orders that cannot be obeyed because theyre illegal. Lawyers are terrified of judges and the harm a judge can do to their careers, so lawyers tend to take care of themselves before they worry too much about you. Feinman doesnt address any of this. I'm guessing he doesnt get outside the classroom very often. It's a whole nuther world out there.Book Review: Buy this book to discover how boring law is
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm not sure how to rate this book. Is it the author's fault that the material is dense and boring? Or is that the nature of law? Whatever the case, this book served its purpose: to help me decide whether I ought to explore the legal arena. And the emphatic answer - at least for now - is no. Buy this book to see whether law is right for you.Book Review: Very helpful for prospective 1L's
Summary: 5 Stars
With my first year of law school looming over my head I wanted to get a little bit of exposure to what I will be studying. I found the book very helpful in providing a broad outline of the subjects I will be studying this year. The book is written in a clear, concise style that is very easy to read. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone in my situation.Book Review: Law 101: Everything you need to know about the American Legal System
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent book written by an expert in the field in a way that'll keep you interested to the last page. It gives good insight to how our legal system works. Jay Feinman is just one of the best writers I've read in a long time. You'll love reading this book. It'll be money well spent.