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The handbook for the new legal writer
Title:
The handbook for the new legal writer
Author:
Barton, Jill (Professor of Legal writing), author.
ISBN:
9781543802146
Edition:
Second edition.
Physical Description:
xx, 374 pages ; 25 cm.
Series:
Aspen coursebook series
Contents:
Introduction to legal writing -- Reading and understanding authorities -- It depends on the "anchors" -- Understanding hierarchy of authority -- The format for legal analysis -- The format for exam essays -- Constructing CREAC in objective documents -- Writing an objective conclusion -- Writing an objective rule section -- Writing an objective explanation section -- Writing an objective analysis section -- Writing an objective conclusion -- Incorporating your CREAC into a cohesive document -- Create a template for your memo -- Outline and draft your facts section -- Draft a roadmap for complex memos -- Create a cohesive document -- Introduction to grammar, punctuation, and style -- Grammar basics -- Grammar principles for the new legal writer -- Plain language -- Confused, misused, and misspelled words -- Writing style -- Constructing CREAC in persuasive documents -- Writing a persuasive conclusion -- Writing a persuasive rule section -- Writing a persuasive explanation section -- Writing a persuasive analysis section -- Writing a persuasive conclusion -- Introduction to persuasive documents -- Trial court documents -- Appellate briefs -- Introduction to other forms of legal communication -- Letters -- Email -- Messaging and new technology -- Judicial opinions -- Oral arguments -- Introduction to legal research and citation -- Legal research basics -- Creating a research plan -- Smart research strategies -- Citation.
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