Written in a style that engages students, Legal Writing, Fourth Edition by Richard K. Neumann Jr., Sheila Simon, and Suzianne D. Painter-Thorne, includes outstanding coverage on organizing analysis according to the CREAC formula (also known as the paradigm), the writing process, storytelling techniques, rule analysis, statutory interpretation, and professionalism. In addition, the book has a dynamic website where student resources include Sheila Simon’s famed lasagna presentation, classroom and independent exercises, self-assessment checklists, and other learning tools. New to the Fourth Edition: Shorter, more focused chapters New sample documents A motion memo from a ground-breaking marriage equality case Professors and students will benefit from: The compact, conversational tone Short, accessible assignments and exercises Checklists that help students assess their own writing An interesting mix of theory and reality
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.
This highly regarded paperback, specifically directed at legal writers, offers crisp, pointed advice written in a personal and humorous style lucid organization that helps students find the information they need most, including practice ...
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.
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.
Furthermore, this book covers an essential skill for all legal writing classes: giving and receiving feedback.
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.
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Highly regarded for its effectiveness in teaching students to apply legal reasoning skills to professional writing tasks, Calleros' "Legal Method and Writing" is now available in an even more accessible...
In this new edition of Writing to Win, Steven D. Stark, a former lecturer on law at Harvard Law School, who has inspired thousands of aspiring and practicing lawyers, applies the universal principles of powerful, vigorous prose to the job ...