Legal Writing

Legal Writing
ISBN-10
1543805191
ISBN-13
9781543805192
Series
Legal Writing
Category
Law
Language
English
Published
2019-02-07
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Authors
Richard K. Neumann Jr., J. Lyn Entrikin, Sheila Simon

Description

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

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