Basic legal writing for paralegals 2nd ed.

Author

• Tepper, Pamela R

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

New York: Irwin McGraw-Hill, 2008

Language

English

ISBN

9780073403038

Series

Subject(s)

• BASIC LEGAL WRITING
• LEGAL COMPOSITION

Notes

. . Index: p. 357-362

Abstract

Want to learn the basics of clear, effective legal writing? The applied, practical approach of Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals combines legal concepts and terminology with hands-on applications in legal drafting. It provides students with all the basic tools they need to communicate effectively in the legal field. This text introduces the key concepts in the legal field of Contracts in a fresh light, while presenting the topics in a straightforward and comprehensive manner.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xxii, 362 p.

Dimension

28 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

The sources of the law --
Legal research finding tools --
The case brief --
Introduction to legal writing --
The mechanics of construction --
Effective and persuasive legal writing --
Citations in legal writing --
The basics of legal correspondence --
The internal office memorandum --
The basics of pleadings --
Discovery --
The memorandum of law to the trial court --
The appellate brief.

Exemplar(s)

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