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The Handbook for the New Legal Writer (w/ Connected eBook with Study Center)

  • Edition : 3rd ed., 2023
  • Author(s) : Barton, Smith
    • ISBN: 9781543858365
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The Handbook for the New Legal Writer focuses on showing (not telling) students how to write effective legal documents using step-by-step instructions and annotated examples. The Handbook uses the term “anchors” throughout to help students deepen their understanding and analysis of legal questions. In an easy-to-read style, the Handbook guides students through the entire first-year legal research, writing, and analysis curriculum. The Handbook covers predictive and persuasive writing in the form of memos, motions, and appellate briefs; as well as professional correspondence in the form of emails, letters, and instant messages; exam writing; judicial writing; oral argument; legal research and citation; and grammar, punctuation, and style. For each topic, the Handbook provides examples (written by the authors or by judges and practicing attorneys), along with detailed explanations that demonstrate how to write with care and clarity. The Handbook is a resource that will guide students throughout law school and into their legal careers.

New to the Third Edition:

  • New sidebars throughout the text that address issues of mindfulness, wellness, equity, and inclusion that are important to students
  • More samples of legal documents, prepared by the authors
  • More examples of excellent legal writing by judges and attorneys