Introduction to American law
The sources of law and common law reasoning
The American constitutional system: allocation of governmental powers
The American judiciary: guardians of the Constitution
The American civil trial: ritualized combat
Contract and commercial law: a promise is a promise (maybe)
American tort law: venerable common law on the eve of reform?
American property law: plenty of old wine in both new and old bottles
Americas business is business: and business lawyers govern the show
Criminal law: (much) crime and (severe) punishment in modern America
Criminal procedure: the 'long and winding road' from apprehension of criminals to their release
A Bill of Rights for all seasons
Administrative agencies and their law: the fourth branch of American law
International law in the American legal system: is it really there?
Conclusions: the American bar.