Looking to whet your appetite for law school, or do some reading to get you mentally psyched? There are plenty of commercial books on the market, and here are a few we came across.

Law 101, by Jay Feinman of Rutgers University, offers the second edition to what he claims is “Everything You Need to Know about the American Legal System.”

And although it is largely comprised of American content, Feinman does an excellent job of introducing torts, contracts and property for common law as well.

The content is deliberately contemporary, containg relevant examples for politics an society to illustrate legal concepts. The style is light and entertaining, and an enjoyable read.

Law 101 is also an excellent gift for family and friends who wonder why you’ve dissapeared for three years and are puzzled over exactly it is you are up to.

The rigours of law school supposedly can be so extensive that they require a survival guide.

Those living through the experience recomment this book, written by recent graduates.

It covers everything from the LSAT to articling, and plenty in between.

But perhaps the most feared element of law school is the dreaded final exam.

Getting to Maybe explains how to argue yourself into a corner on an exam to get the best marks possible. Yes, arguing against yourself is actually a good thing on law exams.

No wonder so many students seem confused and frustrated.

As for lawyers, they will insist they are always right, and with good reason. They’ve argued every point, so no matter the outcome they will inevitably win.

As the unattributed saying goes,

I’m never wrong. I once thought I was wrong, turns out, I was mistaken.

(Disclosure: Prof. Feinman provided a complimentary signed copy of his book for review)