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More so than ever UK schools are being encouraged to think seriously about modernisation and remodelling. This title not only shows schools how to achieve this but it also provides strategies for making change sustainable for the future.

Employability Skills for Law Students is designed to help you: * identify the academic, practical and transferable skills that can be developed whilst studying for a law degree; * recognise the value of those skills to employers (within both law and non-law professions); * identify any gaps in your skills portfolio; * maximise opportunities to develop new skills through participation in a range of activities; * effectively demonstrate your skills to potential employers; * improve your employability prospects on graduation from university. Whether you are in your first year or your last, this book will ensure you make the most of your time at university, developing skills inside and outside the lecture theatre, so that you are in the best possible position to pursue your chosen career on graduation - as a solicitor, barrister, or a completely different profession. An interactive Online Resource Centre provides a range practical activities designed to give you opportunities to practise and receive feedback upon the skills you are developing.

THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT TODAY: BUSINESS IN ITS ETHICAL, REGULATORY, E-COMMERCE, AND GLOBAL SETTING, 7th Edition gives students the working knowledge of business-related laws recommended by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and helps strengthen the reasoning skills they need to interpret and apply them. Challenging students to analyze and resolve the legal issues in the chapters, the text includes many learning features, including full cases and excerpts from 2010 and 2011 decisions, exam preparation tools, hypothetical situations and exercises, ethical discussions, and international considerations. Chapter topics include the latest on corporate responsibility, the housing crisis, financial and credit card reforms, health-care laws, and much more. Hands-on and student friendly, the text includes online access to interactive flash cards, quizzing, and other study tools. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.