How to Do Things with Legal Doctrine

Legal doctrine is the foundation of contemporary law, but it is often taken for granted. How to Do Things with Legal Doctrine is a study that focuses on how to understand legal doctrine via a hands-on approach, refining the conceptual and rhetorical operations of legal professionals. It will help law students, lawyers, and judges gain a more systematic understanding of the doctrinal moves many of our best lawyers make intuitively.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2020
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Legal doctrine, the cornerstone of contemporary law, encompasses the creation of doctrinal concepts, arguments, and legal regimes rooted in written legal provisions. However, law students, lawyers, and judges often overlook the significance of doctrine, failing to delve into fundamental questions about its nature and implications. In response to this oversight, Pierre Schlag and Amy J. Griffin present "How to Do Things with Legal Doctrine," a groundbreaking and innovative study that offers a hands-on approach to understanding legal doctrine. Drawing inspiration from the "New Doctrinalists," the authors refine the conceptual and rhetorical operations employed by legal professionals when dealing with doctrine, particularly in challenging situations where law appears to reach its limits, yet legal argument must continue.

The authors unveil the intricate workings of doctrine, elucidating how it functions and shapes the law that emerges. By making the crucial operations of doctrine explicit, they provide a comprehensive guide for law students, lawyers, and judges seeking to gain a more systematic understanding of the doctrinal moves made intuitively by many of the finest legal minds. This book will be invaluable to anyone engaged in the study or practice of law, offering a deeper appreciation of the doctrinal nuances and strategies employed by legal professionals to navigate complex legal landscapes and advance legal arguments.

Weight: 462g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780226726106