The Legal Writing Handbook: Analysis, Research, and Writing (w/ Connected eBook with Study Center) (Instant Digital Access Code Only)

Edition : 8th ed., 2021
Author(s) : Oates, Enquist, Francis

The Legal Writing Handbook: Analysis, Research, and Writing (w/ Connected eBook with Study Center)
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With the authors’ effective step-by-step approach, The Legal Writing Handbook: Analysis, Research, and Writing walks students through each of the stages of the writing process from pre-writing, drafting, and editing, to the final draft. A leading text for generations of law students, the Eighth Edition gives students a head start as they move into practice.

The Legal Writing Handbook offers a complete resource on legal writing. Part I provides students with an introduction to the U.S. Legal System; Part II gives an overview of legal research, with both an introduction to sources and to research strategies; Part III introduces students to predictive memos, e-memos, and client letters; Part IV covers motion briefs; Part V offers an overview of appellate briefs; Part VI introduces oral advocacy; Part VII is a guide to effective writing; Part VIII is a guide to correct writing; and Part IX focuses on the needs of ESL writers.

With a new streamlined organization and completely updated content, this is the only book on legal writing students will ever need.

New to the Eighth Edition:

Streamlined organization with chapters focused on key topics
New appendix with easy reference to all the Quick Tips to improve legal writing
Updated and added discussion throughout the book on the role of bias in legal language and argumentation
A new chapter introducing rhetoric and bias

Professors and student will benefit from:

Given the breadth of coverage, the book can be easily adapted for two-, three-, or four-semester programs.
Multiple examples and sample documents—this text demystifies legal writing.
Helpful overview of the American legal system
Step-by-step instruction on how to write formal memos, e-memos, and opinion letters
Step-by-step instruction on how to write motion and appellate briefs
In-depth instruction on how to write and edit effectively and correctly
Resources for ESL law students
With online Connected Coursebook access, students receive additional exercises with sample answers and other helpful resources.

The Legal Writing Handbook: Analysis, Research, and Writing (w/ Connected eBook with Study Center) (Instant Digital Access Code Only)

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