Criminal Law: Cases, Statutes, and Lawyering Strategies
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Contributor Roles
Lewis & Clark Law School's John Parry, Edward Brunet Professor of Law, is co-author of this book.
Description
Criminal Law: Cases, Statutes, and Lawyering Strategies reimagines how criminal law is taught by blending doctrinal depth with practical lawyering experience. This innovative casebook covers the full range of traditional criminal law doctrines, including extensive coverage of the most commonly tested bar exam subjects, and engages students through realistic problems and simulations that bring criminal law to life.
Designed with flexibility in mind, the casebook supports a variety of teaching styles. Faculty can emphasize traditional case analysis, experiential learning, or a balanced combination of both. Clear and accessible explanations help students master complex material without sacrificing rigor, while integrated policy discussions connect criminal law to its broader social and ethical dimensions.
Authored by faculty with decades of experience in both criminal practice and teaching criminal law, the casebook combines real-world insight with a deep understanding of how students learn best. Flowcharts, visual summaries, and other structured learning aids strengthen comprehension and appeal to diverse learning styles, whether students learn best through reading, discussion, or visual engagement. Each chapter fosters active learning and critical thinking about key doctrines and the realities of criminal practice, preparing students to succeed in the classroom and think like practicing lawyers.
A comprehensive teacher's manual enhances the casebook with detailed case briefs, discussion questions, and guidance for facilitating exercises and simulations. With its blend of rigorous substance, engaging pedagogy, and practical skill development, Criminal Law: Cases, Statutes, and Lawyering Strategies stands out as a dynamic, forward-thinking resource for today's criminal law classroom.
ISBN
9781531032166
Publication Date
2026
Document Type
Book
Publisher
Carolina Academic Press
Edition
5th Ed.
City
Durham, NC
Disciplines
Criminal Law | Law | Legal Education | Legal Profession
Recommended Citation
David Crump, John Parry, and Judith M. Barger, Criminal Law: Cases, Statutes, and Lawyering Strategies (5th Ed. 2026).
https://lawcommons.lclark.edu/faculty_books/50