Legal Literacy and Communication: Working with Law and Lawyers
- ISBN-10
- 1531012612
- ISBN-13
- 9781531012618
- Category
- Communication in law
- Pages
- 470
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019
- Authors
- Jennifer Murphy Romig, Mark Edwin Burge
Description
"This book is designed expressly for students in Juris Master, Master of Jurisprudence, and Master of Legal Studies programs. This concise paperback empowers students whose professional background is outside of law with a foundational understanding of the United States legal system and insight into what lawyers do. The book covers key concepts, including: Understanding the roles of legislatures, agencies, and courts; Recognizing and using basic legal vocabulary in context; Reading a variety of legal documents efficiently and effectively; Writing law-related reports and correspondence; Reading and understanding the function of primary sources of law, including statutes, regulations, and cases; Understanding the basic elements of a contract and participating in contracting processes; and Recognizing and avoiding the unauthorized practice of law"--
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