This is the first of two volumes for students preparing for the Professional Diploma in Law examination, covering the syllabus for Year One. It is clearly written, with each subject broken down into manageable sections with diagrams, where appropriate, to illustrate complex matters. It contains sample questions which follow the Institute's examination style, together with guidance on how they should be tackled in an exam situation. The authors have included a degree of social context, engaging the reader by referring to cases not found in other texts of this level, especially in the coverage of topics such as delegated legislation and law reform.