Torts (Crunchtime) [Paperback]

Steven L. Emanuel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 23, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0735570566 | ISBN-13: 978-0735570566 | Edition: 3

<p> <i><b>CrunchTime </b></i>provides a comprehensive topic breakdown and critical information review all in one tool. The application flow charts can be used all semester long, but the capsule summaries are ideal for exam preparation. Each title offers capsule summaries of major points of law and critical issues , exam tips for identifying common traps and pitfalls, sample exam and essay questions with model answers, and recommended approaches for crafting essays that will get winning grades! </p> <p> <b>CrunchTime Series Features:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <b>Capsule summary</b> of subject matter </li> <li> <b>Condensed format</b> </li> <li> <b>Flow charts</b> illustrate major concepts </li> <li> <b>Multiple-choice questions</b> with answers </li> <li> <b>Essay questions </b>with model answers </li> </ul> <p> </p>

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Aspen Publishers; 3 edition (December 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735570566
• ISBN-13: 978-0735570566
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,663 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Better Aids Out There, August 5, 2009

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UofL 2L "law student" (Louisville, KY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Law in a Flash: Torts (Law in a Flash Cards) (Cards)

I am not disputing that alot of people were able to do better by using the flash cards. There are better aids out there, however. It is more efficient and likely more effective to use an E+E or Siegel's (or anything else with essays and pre-written "A" answers) and practice writing answers yourself. The answers on the flash cards are seldom, if ever, sufficient for an A in a class and sometimes they are just flat out wrong.

Also, there are like 1000 flash cards which makes it difficult to go through them all quickly. I'm not going to say that nothing beats case briefs and outlines because I don't really do either - but if you aren't gonna do that do ALOT of test prep that includes pre-writing answers, which is something flash cards will not help with.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life saver for 1st year Law Student Torts Class, December 11, 2007

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S. Verkuilen (Nottingham, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CrunchTime: Torts (Paperback)

When I ordered this book, I was skeptical it would be of much use, and didn't even pick it up to help me study until the night before my final. When I finally got around to reading it, I realized that it was a wonderful resource. The tips about what to expect on the exam were very helpful and easy to remember. The information is given to you in a way that helps you retain key words and facts you need as you are writing your essay answers on the test. I believe that this book helped me more on my Final than the review of all my other materials from class and online.

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really good study aid, August 10, 2005

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Jason P. Gold (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Torts (Law in a Flash Cards) (Misc. Supplies)

This is a great study aid for all first year law students. Each of the over 600 flash cards asks and answers questions designed to assist in learning first year law school torts. Each section of the flash cards (e.g., nuisance) starts with cards setting forth the black letter law (the elements) of most of the common law torts from assault to malicious prosecution. These cards are followed with flash cards presenting short fact patterns designed to test your understanding of the specific issues concerning those black letter torts. They are very effective in helping the student to focus his or her thinking process. Informative, fun and immaginative.

I actually used these to study for my Torts final. Got an A. I've worked as a paralegal for about 10 years and knew how to take the test, but these tightened down my language and helped me review.