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JD Book Guide

This guide contains required and recommended materials and resources for each course in the JD program of the JFK School of Law

Required Textbooks

1. Dobbs, D. B., Hayden, P. T., & Bublick, E. M. (2022). Torts & compensation: Personal accountability and social responsibility for injury (9th ed.). West Academic.

First time using this textbook, you will go directly to http://eproducts.westacademic.com/, locate the book under "Materials Provided by my School," agree to the Terms of Service, then you can view the E-Book. 

2. Understanding Torts, 6th Edition (2018) by Diamond, J., Levine, L., & Bernstein

Where to Access: Redshelf integrated into course under “Course Information” > “Course content” - This pathway will direct you to the Ebook on Redshelf

3. Sum and Substance Audio on Torts - On your West Academic Study Aid portal

Syllabi

Below are syllabi for Torts A and B.

Recommended Resources

Each of the following recommendations are available on your West Study Aids Subscription. Click on each to be redirected to the resource on West Study Aids. 

1. Acing Tort Law

2. A Short & Happy Guide to Torts

3. Gilbert Law Summary on Torts

4.  Torts in a Nutshell 

5. Black Letter Outline on Torts 

6. The Forms and Functions of Tort Law

7. Principles of Tort Law 

8. Flash Cards for Torts  

9. Hornbook on Torts  

10. Office Hours on Torts