Booklist Recommendations

Gives you a compilation of 10 law students can not miss the classic books .

1/ On Crime and Punishment

Publisher: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House

Douban rating: 9.2

Introduction:

"The father of criminal law," Bekariya's classic The first edition of the book, first published in 1764, was the first work in the history of mankind to provide a systematic exposition of the principles of criminal offenses.

The book is regarded as one of the most important classics in the field of criminal law, and has led countless lawyers to open the door of criminal law and even jurisprudential thought.

2/To Kill a Mockingbird

Publisher: Translation Publishing House

Douban rating: 9.2

Introduction:

To Kill a Mockingbird is recognized as a classic of American literature, and it is a required reading in American primary and secondary schools, as well as being one of the most borrowed books in libraries. Its influence in the Western world is even comparable to that of the Bible.

The author uses a racist lens to chronicle the problems in the history of the American region, exposing the dark side of the American legal system, and borrowing the words of Addicks to express her attitude of never compromising on darkness: "Just because we've been a flop for the past hundred years, we can't give up on fighting for victory."

3/The Strange Case of the Cave

Publisher: Life - Reading - Xinzhi Tripod Bookstore

Douban rating: 9.1

Synopsis:

Five spelunkers are stranded in a cave, running out of water and food. In order to survive in anticipation of rescue, the group agrees to draw straws to eat one of them. Whittemore is the original proponent of the plan, but withdraws his opinion before the draw. The other four still insisted on drawing lots and happened to choose Whittemore as the victim. After being rescued, the four were indicted for murder and sentenced to hang by the trial court.

Because the circumstances of this case were so extraordinary, it triggered a debate among the group of judges, each of whom gave very different views and reasons as to whether or not the defendants should be convicted, and the process of this debate is a concrete and rich demonstration of the plurality of Western philosophical and discursive fascination.

4/ The Defense of Innocence

Publisher: Tsinghua University Press

Douban Score: 8.9

Synopsis:

This book records several landmark cases in the author's practice in the narrative of a lawyer's handbook. These selected cases, from the acceptance of the commission to the end of the defense, objectively restore the survival of criminal defense lawyers like.

This is a book enough to bring tears to your eyes, if you plan to be a criminal defense lawyer to help justice in the future, this book must be read.

5/"Sweeping up the leaves for winter"

Publisher: Life - Reading - Xinzhi Bookstore

Douban rating: 8.6

Introduction:

The book is divided into five series: the first series is the story of the history of the United States; the second series is the story of the rules of the law of the law country legislation; the third series is the story of the judicial process through a number of specific cases; the fourth series is mainly through a number of specific cases of the judicial process; the fourth series of the book is a series of the history of the United States; the first series is the history of the United States.

The essays in all five series are very storytelling, not only in terms of plot, but also in terms of depth of meaning, so that readers can feel the power of ideas in an easy-to-read manner.

6/ Why Trials Are Unfair

Publisher: Nova Publishing House

Douban Score: 8.3

Synopsis:

This book clearly traces the history of the development of the criminal trial through a number of interesting popular historical stories, and shows, through a broad historical lens, how the flaws of the trial in the past have stubbornly appeared in the present.

Illustrating how far the judicial trial system has come to reach its present heights, readers gain the moral and political insight to better understand today's unsettled times.

7/ What Tomorrow Holds for the Lawman

Publisher: Peking University Press

Douban rating: 8.2

Synopsis:

Richard? Saskander predicts a future world of legal services, including virtual courts, globalized Internet-based law firms, a legal marketplace with generalized practices, the commoditization and outsourcing of legal services, Web-based simulated law practices, and entirely new job opportunities.

Written for aspiring lawyers of the future, and for all readers looking to modernize the legal system, this book provides visionary yet down-to-earth guidance for those in the legal services profession.

8/Visible Justice

Publisher: Peking University Press

Douban rating: 8.1

Introduction:

At a time when "procedural justice" has become a popular discourse, the authors, based on their profound academic background, explain in fluent language that "procedural justice" has become the most popular term.

The legal aphorisms in the book are highly communicative, refreshing at first reading, and beneficial enough to be read carefully.

This book is not only a must-read for law students and legal practitioners, but also the first choice for general readers interested in law.

9/In front of the Law

Publisher: Peking University Press

Douban rating: 8.0

Introduction:

In front of the Law is a book by Peter D'Enrico, one of the authors of the classic American jurisprudence textbook The Door to the Law. D'Enrico and Deng Zibin, the Chinese translator of the original book, have collaborated to adapt it especially for Chinese readers.

The book aims to demonstrate the American legal process, emphasizing the importance of legal discourse not only by describing it, but also by placing the reader in the midst of back-and-forth arguments. It simulates the actual functioning of the legal process in the United States and opens the door to law and society

10/The Trolley Conundrum

Publisher: Beijing University Press

Bean Score: 8.0

Synopsis:

This book is a virtual representation of an event and its consequences that fit into the context of the "Trolley Conundrum".

This book is a virtual account of an incident that fits the "Trolley Conundrum" scenario and the ensuing trial, in which the prosecutor, the judge, the defendant, the victim's family, the jury, the lawyers, the media, the teachers and students of the university, the TV audience, the forum users, and other people take their positions, and an intense clash of minds begins.

This is a book for reading and discussing with others. Each person's choice has a reason, but each person can not convince another person, behind each choice reflects the school of jurisprudence dispute.

"A stone is built up to turn dullness into sharpness. The law is a pillar, turning stupidity into wisdom." Standing on the shoulders of the great legal scholars to see the world, can sharpen our minds, so that we grow steadily.

The road to learning the law is long and difficult, and I hope these books will accompany you and give you spiritual strength.