Basic Legal Writing

Author : Hope Viner Samborn
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781543821048

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Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals by Hope Viner Samborn Pdf

Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals, Sixth Edition, teaches students the skills they need to effectively work with cases, legal authorities, documents, and professional correspondence. Samborn and Yelin guide students through the writing process, using the objective memo as a teaching tool. At every stage of a well-defined writing process, the authors provide lucid explanations, visual aids, and plenty of examples. With practice exercises throughout the book, students can develop the skills that will become indispensable to their careers as paralegals. New to the Sixth Edition: New and refreshed exercises Streamlined presentation, making the material even more accessible and teachable Updated website resources Revised and updated chapter on Case Briefing and Analysis Expanded coverage of email and e-memos Professors and students will benefit from: Thorough and readable coverage of case briefs, legal memoranda, correspondence, and persuasive writing A practical approach that emphasizes the role of the paralegal, and how different types of legal writing are used in practice Step-by-step instruction that guides students through every stage of the writing process, from pre-writing planning to drafting and revising An overview of the legal system that shows how different forms of legal writing are used in different contexts Synthesizing and presenting legal authorities How to use the IRAC method of legal analysis Examples, exhibits, writing tips, exercises, ethics alerts, practice pointers, and web resources Additional student resources in its appendices on citation rules and writing strategies

Author : Pamela R. Tepper
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105061257007

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Basic Legal Writing by Pamela R. Tepper Pdf

Author : Hope Viner Samborn
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781543821048

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Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals by Hope Viner Samborn Pdf

Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals, Sixth Edition, teaches students the skills they need to effectively work with cases, legal authorities, documents, and professional correspondence. Samborn and Yelin guide students through the writing process, using the objective memo as a teaching tool. At every stage of a well-defined writing process, the authors provide lucid explanations, visual aids, and plenty of examples. With practice exercises throughout the book, students can develop the skills that will become indispensable to their careers as paralegals. New to the Sixth Edition: New and refreshed exercises Streamlined presentation, making the material even more accessible and teachable Updated website resources Revised and updated chapter on Case Briefing and Analysis Expanded coverage of email and e-memos Professors and students will benefit from: Thorough and readable coverage of case briefs, legal memoranda, correspondence, and persuasive writing A practical approach that emphasizes the role of the paralegal, and how different types of legal writing are used in practice Step-by-step instruction that guides students through every stage of the writing process, from pre-writing planning to drafting and revising An overview of the legal system that shows how different forms of legal writing are used in different contexts Synthesizing and presenting legal authorities How to use the IRAC method of legal analysis Examples, exhibits, writing tips, exercises, ethics alerts, practice pointers, and web resources Additional student resources in its appendices on citation rules and writing strategies

Author : Pamela Tepper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0077215834

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Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals by Pamela Tepper Pdf

Want to learn the basics of clear, effective legal writing? The applied, practical approach of Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals combines legal concepts and terminology with hands-on applications in legal drafting. It provides students with all the basic tools they need to communicate effectively in the legal field.This text introduces the key concepts in the legal field of Contracts in a fresh light, while presenting the topics in a straightforward and comprehensive manner. The Paralegal Supersite Site

Author : Aspen Law & Business,Hope Viner Samborn,Andrea B. Yelin
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1995-12-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 0613910834

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Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals by Aspen Law & Business,Hope Viner Samborn,Andrea B. Yelin Pdf

With the help of this book, you'll teach your students how to: - convey the result of research in written documents- articulate legal concepts to convey information and answer questions- craft persuasiv

Author : John C. Dernbach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Law
ISBN : 0735562849

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A Practical Guide to Legal Writing & Legal Method by John C. Dernbach Pdf

This concise, readily accessible text focuses the first-year law student on learning the basic principles of legal writing and analysis. Starting with a straightforward introduction to law and legal method and moving on To The basics of legal writing, The text then explores the specifics of writing memos and briefs. A classic in the field, A Practical Guide to Legal Writing and Legal Method, Third Edition, has been redesigned and updated to appeal to a new generation of law students. Among the features that make this carefully crafted text a success: flexibility -- the essential skills of legal reasoning and analysis are presented in a straightforward manner that allows each teacher¿and student¿to use the material in his or her own way integration -- students are taught legal analysis in tandem with legal writing, concentrating on the basic principles of legal method and how to apply those principles in legal writing accessibility -- legal reasoning and writing is presented in a simple and understandable manner, through the use of a series of accessible and simple guidelines; rigor -- focused exercises allow students to practice the guidelines presented in the text practicality -- extensive appendices with examples of office memos, trial briefs, and appellate briefs allow students to see how the lessons in the text are used to create the documents that they will write as lawyers Updated and redesigned, The Third Edition offers: new material on legal rules, synthesis, and organization of a legal discussion or argument new and updated examples throughout new user-friendly design and layout for enhanced accessibility an improved Teacher¿s Manual, significantly expanded to include additional exercises, teaching suggestions, and advice for new teachers

Author : Anne Rutledge
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 1480257141

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Basic Legal Drafting by Anne Rutledge Pdf

BASIC LEGAL DRAFTING offers down-to-earth instruction on how to draft well-organized and clearly articulated legal documents. A culmination of twenty-five years of teaching in the highly regarded Legal Drafting Program at the University of Florida College of Law, the book is designed to be used as a resource for law students and practicing attorneys, as well as a textbook for drafting classes. The text is particularly strong in its discussions of how to organize a document, often the most difficult task facing a drafter and typically under-addressed in other drafting manuals. Equally useful are the very concrete recommendations on how to articulate the language of a document in order to achieve clarity and precision. The text helpfully distinguishes traditional drafting principles from common conventions and stylistic preferences. The litigation chapter addresses complaints, answers and motions. Useful examples range from a simple negligence complaint to a complex statutory-based multi-count complaint and appropriate responses. The contracts chapter includes an extensive discussion, with examples, on how to create for any contract a logical, coherent framework that underlines the drafter's (and presumably the client's) intentions. The chapter addresses in detail the articulation of particular provisions, including definitions, termination and exculpatory provisions. Its comprehensive discussion of how to recognize and avoid various types of ambiguity will prove useful beyond the contract drafting context. The legislation chapter identifies common legislative protocols and applies, within those protocols, many of the organization and articulation principles set out in the contracts chapter. While the text uses litigation documents, contracts and legislation as the bases for its discussions, Basic Legal Drafting offers practical, realistic advice and instructions that will be useful to the drafter of any type of legal document.

Author : Bryan A. Garner
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780226031392

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Legal Writing in Plain English by Bryan A. Garner Pdf

“This easy-to-follow guide is useful both as a general course of instruction and as a targeted aid in solving particular legal writing problems.” —Harvard Law Review Clear, concise, down-to-earth, and powerful—all too often, legal writing embodies none of these qualities. Its reputation for obscurity and needless legalese is widespread. For more than twenty years, Bryan A. Garner’s Legal Writing in Plain English has helped address this problem by providing lawyers, judges, paralegals, law students, and legal scholars with sound advice and practical tools for improving their written work. The leading guide to clear writing in the field, this indispensable volume encourages legal writers to challenge conventions and offers valuable insights into the writing process that will appeal to other professionals: how to organize ideas, create and refine prose, and improve editing skills. Accessible and witty, Legal Writing in Plain English draws on real-life writing samples that Garner has gathered through decades of teaching. Trenchant advice covers all types of legal materials, from analytical and persuasive writing to legal drafting, and the book’s principles are reinforced by sets of basic, intermediate, and advanced exercises in each section. In this new edition, Garner preserves the successful structure of the original while adjusting the content to make it even more classroom-friendly. He includes case examples from the past decade and addresses the widespread use of legal documents in electronic formats. His book remains the standard guide for producing the jargon-free language that clients demand and courts reward. “Those who are willing to approach the book systematically and to complete the exercises will see dramatic improvements in their writing.” —Law Library Journal

Author : Mary Barnard Ray
Publisher : West Academic Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Legal composition
ISBN : 0314191461

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The Basics of Legal Writing by Mary Barnard Ray Pdf

Although Ray's The Basics of Legal Writing focuses on legal research memos and briefs to trial courts, it is not limited to those topics. The text is designed to adapt to different learning styles, presenting all key information in traditional text, annotated examples, and lists or graphics. Coverage includes: Reading legal documents Using legal research tools Citing sources in legal documents Making oral presentations to senior partners and courts Writing business correspondence and email Drafting other documents This edition includes new examples while retaining the book's innovative, integrated focus and the structure that presents information adapted to varied learning styles.

Author : Carol M. Bast
Publisher : Carolina Academic Press LLC
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1531020259

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Introduction to Legal Research and Writing by Carol M. Bast Pdf

Author : Jane N. Richmond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105060846685

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Legal Writing by Jane N. Richmond Pdf

'Legal Writing: Form and Function' contains more than 90 sets of exercises on topics ranging from the basics, such as choosing correct pronouns in a series, to the subtleties of gauging the tone of a brief. All examples in the book are drafted by practicing attorneys, and the materials come from writings related to practice such as memoranda, briefs, and letters. Throughout the book, the author helps students and attorneys identify gaps in their writing background, develop the skills to fill them, and write effectively with confidence.

Author : Terri LeClercq
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Law
ISBN : IND:30000111508796

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Guide to Legal Writing Style by Terri LeClercq Pdf

This concise paperback focuses on the nuances of legal writing style and provides novice legal writers with the skills they need to polish their writing. Guide to Legal Writing Style, Fourth Edition, intended as an ancillary to any basic legal

Author : Lynne Agress
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780786730926

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Working With Words In Business And Legal Writing by Lynne Agress Pdf

Written to help the business person gain a grammatical advantage on his or her competition, Working with Words in Business and Legal Writing is a quick and complete guide to writing clear and concise e-mails, letters, and reports. By using real-world before-and-after examples from her workshop, Dr. Lynne Agress examines and explains the most common grammatical pitfalls in business writing and helps the reader focus on avoiding confusing and incorrect language. Some of the topics Dr. Agress focuses on are: *transitional phrases / use of voice *awkward sentence structures *proper punctuation*tone*jargon and pretentious proseWith special sections on selecting a writing workshop / consultant, communicating over the Internet and editing others' work, Working with Words in Business and Legal Writing provides the quickest way to clear communication for business in the twenty-first century.

Author : John C. Dernbach,Richard V. Singleton
Publisher : Fred B. Rothman
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105061274085

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A Practical Guide to Legal Writing and Legal Method by John C. Dernbach,Richard V. Singleton Pdf

The second edition has the same accessible format as the first; it divides the process of thinking & writing about legal problems into steps, explains the steps, illustrates good & bad ways of applying the steps, & provides focused exercises to reinforce good legal writing skills. Three new appendixes-two trial court briefs & a second memo-have also been added. The methods & writing skills in the book teach & reinforce the basic skills for "thinking like a lawyer." Complimentary Teacher's Manual available for quantity orders by professors & law schools. Second & third printings in 1995 & 1999 respectively. THIS BOOK IS PART OF OUR STUDENT SURVIVAL PACK...6 books for one low price (see Hein Item #324340).

Author : Nichola Corbett-Jarvis,Brendan Grigg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 040934320X

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Effective Legal Writing by Nichola Corbett-Jarvis,Brendan Grigg Pdf

This practical, student-focused text introduces writing skills essential for successful study in law and explains how to apply them in a legal context. It is designed as a course book for first year law students with ongoing relevance as a resource in subsequent years at law school and beyond. Basic literacy, legal literacy and writing skills are explored in a way that is fully integrated into legal content, reflecting current pedagogical best-practice. The text assists students to develop sound legal writing skills, providing a solid foundation to enhance performance in professional legal writing tasks. It includes many examples, case-studies and exercises and is supported by extensive online resources for lecturers. The second edition of this text offers expanded examples and explanations of the types of legal writing required of both students and professionals. Features Basic literacy, legal literacy and writing skills are explored in a way that is fully integrated into legal content Contains many examples, case-studies, opportunities for revision, questions and exercises Revised and extended to include many new examples Contributes the achievement of the attributes identified by the Australian Teaching and Learning Council (ALTC) threshold learning outcomes (TLO) for law, in particular TLO 5: Communication and collaboration Extensive suite of lecturer and student online ancillary resources Related Titles Bott & Talbot-Stokes, Nemes and Coss' Effective Legal Research, 5th ed, 2012Cook, Creyke, Geddes, Hamer & Taylor, Laying Down the Law, 9th ed, 2015Meehan & Tulloch, LexisNexis Guides: Grammar for Lawyers, 3rd ed, 2013Stuhmcke, LexisNexis Guides: Legal Referencing, 4th ed, 2013