Legal Writing

Author: Robert Edwin Bacharach
Publisher: American Bar Association
ISBN: 9781641056595
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"A magnificent book on writing. Drawing on the lessons from psycholinguistics and rhetoric, Judge Bacharach has written a remarkably practical book on how to write effectively. Judge Bacharach illustrates his points with very specific suggestions and countless examples from briefs from top lawyers and opinions of judges. I learned so much from this wonderful book." -- Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean, Berkeley School of Law

Legal Writing

Author: KRISTEN KONRAD. TISCIONE
Publisher: West Academic Publishing
ISBN: 9781647084202
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 624

Book Description
CasebookPlus Softbound - New, softbound print book includes lifetime digital access to an eBook, with the ability to highlight and take notes, and 12-month access to a digital Learning Library that includes self-assessment quizzes tied to this book, leading study aids, an outline starter, and Gilbert Law Dictionary.

Legal Writing

Author: Simon Dorset
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781927248072
Category : Legal composition
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description

Point Made

Author: Ross Guberman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199943850
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 426

Book Description
In Point Made, Ross Guberman uses the work of great advocates as the basis of a valuable, step-by-step brief-writing and motion-writing strategy for practitioners. The author takes an empirical approach, drawing heavily on the writings of the nation's 50 most influential lawyers.

Legal Writing from the Ground Up

Author: Tracy Turner
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN: 1454858796
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 454

Book Description
Legal Writing from the Ground Up: Process, Principles, and Possibilities breaks down legal writing into a step-by-step process but avoids a one-size-fits-all approach. This book helps legal writing professors balance the need to encourage original and strategic thinking while providing guidance for students as they develop their legal writing skills. Tracy Turner writes with today s generation of students in mind, and helps to arm student with specific and powerful tools without shackling their creativity. Key Features Multiple adaptations of the Issue, Rule, Application, and Conclusion (IRAC) paradigm that reflect a different approaches to problem solving Different strategic considerations in selecting the right analytical model for a particular case Consistent emphasis on the foundations of legal analysis Proven-effective techniques for continuing skill development Visual aids that are transferable learning tools, such as charts and diagrams Critical reading techniques, clearly explained Visually navigable pages and the author s direct and engaging writing style An intuitively logical organization of content, that easily adapts to myriad approaches to teaching and study

Becoming a Legal Writer

Author: Robin Boyle-Laisure
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781531004484
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 245

Book Description

LEGAL WRITING

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781685613495
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Legal Writing and Legal Skills for Foreign LL.M. Students

Author: Karen Lundquist (Law professor)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781683287667
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Softbound - New, softbound print book.

Academic Legal Writing

Author: Eugene Volokh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
Resource added for the Paralegal program 101101.

Advanced Legal Writing

Author: Michael R. Smith
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 398

Book Description
Advanced Legal Writing: Theories and Strategies in Persuasive Writing is exceptionally well suited for use in upper level Legal Writing courses that focus on strategy.The author's distinctive approach: - emphasizes persuasive writing strategies and explores specific techniques for legal writers - combines theory with practicality by taking an interdisciplinary approach - avoids a "documents-based" approach, going beyond the trial or appellate brief to identify effective strategies for a broad range of documents and settings - follows a consistent format, offering for each writing strategy: - an explanation of its nature and characteristics - an account of the theoretical principles that explain their effectiveness - detailed "how-to" guidelines for students to use in their own writing - numerous examples of proper use of the strategy and exercises - consideration of ethical implications - a thorough Teacher's ManualThe book is divided into five main parts that cover: - literary references and their value in persuasive writing - the three basic processes of persuasion: logic and rational argument, emotional argument, and establishing credibility - rhetorical style - persuasive writing strategies based on psychology theory - the ethics and morality of persuasionBe sure to review Advanced Legal Writing: Theories and Strategies in Persuasive Writing before you make an adoption decision for your course.