Legal Writing: Process, Analysis, and Organization

Legal Writing: Process, Analysis, and Organization
ISBN-10
1454895918
ISBN-13
9781454895916
Series
Legal Writing
Category
Law
Language
English
Published
2018-01-31
Publisher
Aspen Publishers
Author
Linda H. Edwards

Description

Legal Writing: Process, Analysis, and Organization, Seventh Edition by the 2017 Burton Award recipient and renowned author, Linda Edwards, is the only legal writing text that uses a process approach, presenting writing as a logical sequence of steps. Streamlined to meet the needs of today’s students, the Seventh Edition uses adult learning theory concepts and a “flipped classroom” approach to add even greater focus and efficiency to classroom and study time. Key Features: New Chapter (4) on working with statutes. Updated chapter on citation Improved coverage of brief-writing Streamlined chapter on letter writing to better meet the need of a first-year course. Modern process approach, with streamlined content for better absorption by students Clear and informal language Helpful appendices offering sample of office memos, sample letters, and appellate briefs.

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