Criminal Law Books
These books will help you better understand criminal law by discussing crime, complicity, and punishment.

Understanding Criminal Law by Joshua Dressler
Dressler, professor emeritus at Moritz College of Law, analyzes the concepts of substantive criminal law. Law students will find it helpful in their criminal law classes to understand the Model Penal Code (MPC) as well as the theories of punishment, legality, and proportionality. The latest edition covers topics on accomplice liability as well as new sexual harassment and self-defense laws.

FEDERAL CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES from Michigan Legal Publishing
The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure provides rules and guidance on everything you need to know, from the warrant and summons stage to the adjudication and conviction stage. Use it to guide you through the criminal procedure or as a quick reference guide.

Family Law Books.
These books offer guidance on the role of lawyers in divorce, adoption, and child custody cases.

THE MODERN FAMILY LAW (AMERICAN SERIES) by Douglas Abrams, Naomi Kahn, Catherine Ross, and Linda McClain
This popular collection of family law case law introduces students to the evolution of family law. It covers the various forms of families that exist in today’s world, including marital and non-marital adult families. The authors also advise the roles of family lawyers in the world of divorce, adoption, child custody, and dispute resolution.

MODERN FAMILY LAW: D. KELLY WEISBERG’S DEATH AND MATERIALS.
In this book, Weisberg explores the role of state authorities in family decisions. With stories, thought-provoking questions, and epilogues that bring family law to life, Weisberg shares notes on family issues related to race, gender, sexuality, and class. This collection of case law presents a complete picture of family law as it relates to various forms of the modern family.

Real Estate Law Book.
Real estate laws govern the processes involved in the acquisition, use, and transfer of land property. That’s why property owners seek the advice of trusted lawyers. Arm yourself to become a trusted attorney with the following books.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: FROM CONTRACT TO CONTRACT by Gregory M. Stein, Morton P. Fisher, Jr. and Michael D. Goodwin
This book will help you make sure commercial real estate transactions are handled correctly, from negotiation to closing. With a detailed analysis of how to approach each step of the real estate transaction process, the book identifies common problems and presents different approaches lawyers should consider when dealing with these issues. You’ll find a breakdown of established real estate laws as well as tips for streamlining the transaction process.

Books on International Law.
With these books, you will learn how to navigate the rules and principles governing business relationships and relationships between countries, states, and international organizations.

THE FRONTIERS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW: LAW AND IMPERIALITY by Jennifer Pitts
Pitts takes readers on a journey to learn about the origins and evolution of international law. Much of Pitts’ perspective in the book is that international law was built on the premise of European domination and that this legacy still exists today. It is a good read for those seeking a new perspective on international law.

THE narrow corridor: STATE, SOCIETY, AND FREEDOM Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson
“The Narrow Corridor” is a book that provides food for thought about the international law, politics, and economics that surround it. Acemoglu and Robinson talk about the impact of inclusive and exclusive international law policies on a country and the right way to create policies for nations. They take the reader through the laws of many nations and civilizations, from the ancient Uruk and Tivs of rural Nigeria to modern Lebanon and even the Roman Empire, to demonstrate how these laws have influenced these civilizations.