California's procedural system differs from its federal counterpart perhaps more than any state, with the exception of Louisiana. This state-oriented guide summarizes significant procedures used in California's judicial system. It exposes students to differences affecting the choice between California's state and federal courts, and features:

Paragraph-ending legal citations that facilitate further research and writing

A novel True and False web-based feature that allows students and bar applicants to test their comprehension of the book's content