Thinking Like a Lawyer

"Thinking Like a Lawyer" is a must-read for law students, scholars, and lawyers alike. This comprehensive primer covers a wide range of legal topics, including rules, precedent, analogical reasoning, and statutory interpretation. It delves into the formality and rule-dependence of law, highlighting the values of stability, predictability, and constraint on individual decision-makers. This book challenges current academic theories and provides a valuable guide to understanding the unique thought processes of legal reasoning.