Law Alive is an innovative introduction to the New Zealand legal system. Adopting a 'law in context' approach, it encourages students to see the law as a living part of the political, social, economic and cultural life of New Zealand. Covering all key areas of study in a legal system course, this text is designed to spark the attention of students. It contains exercises, examples, case studies, essay topics, puzzles and problem solving features to get students engaged. It makes connections between the principles and theory of law and real-life application and prepares students with key legal skills, including legal reasoning, statutory interpretation and case analysis.