Newest edition of Edwards' highly successful process-oriented text for legal writing. FEATURES: Updated and streamlined Citation coverage updated to reflect the new Bluebook and ALWD editions The section on questions presented revised to cover andquot;deep issuesandquot; Added coverage on kinds of arguments that can be used in a brief Coverage deepened on fact statements for briefs New section on writing with confidence in the chapter on writing style for briefs
Explains the fundamentals of legal writing, covering such topics as editing prose, improving arguments, litigation and technical writing, and writing memos, briefs, and contracts.
In this new edition, Garner preserves the successful structure of the original while adjusting the content to make it even more classroom-friendly.
Lisa Webley explains how to reference others' work clearly and correctly, making this book a useful tool for students concerned about issues of plagiarism.
"Effective legal writing calls not only for artistry but also for scientific understanding.
The second edition of Legal Writing by Design remains unique in demonstrating how to transform thoughts into writing by explaining the link between thinking and writing.
Put simply, at each juncture of your journey to become a proficient legal writer, this book gives you a roadmap to follow, broadly starting with the macro-formula CRAC (Conclusion, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion) and then moving to micro ...
Theories and Strategies in Persuasive Writing, Third Edition Michael R. Smith ... Pathos and Good Will Exercise 7.3: Analyzing the Good Will Component of Ethos Evincing Intelligence I. The Traits of an Intelligent Legal Writer II.
Legal Writing guides students comprehensively through this vital legal skill and addresses a range of assessment methods, from exam questions to final essays and problem answers.
This book will improve the writing of anyone connected to the legal profession. Whether you are a law student, a young or experienced practitioner, or even a judge, this book will help you write better.
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.