Regulatory, Educational and Membership Body For Irish Solicitors
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- In the United States the field is usually called law and society studies; in Europe it is more often referred to as socio-legal studies.
- Environmental law is increasingly important, especially in light of the Kyoto Protocol and the potential danger of climate change.
- The ‘upper house’ is usually elected to represent states