Legal Writing - Softcover

Neumann, Richard K., Jr.; Simon, Sheila

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0735564248 ISBN 13: 9780735564244

Publisher: Aspen Law & Business, 2008

Synopsis

From Richard K. Neumann, Jr., and Sheila Simon — both widely known for their creative contributions to the Legal Writing field — comes this new, streamlined text for the basic legal writing course. It takes a student-friendly approach and provides concise but complete explanations of writing skills. And it is supplemented by a dynamic and unique website with many additional teaching tools.

This concise, basic text for legal writing courses features:

• succinct explanations that don’t sacrifice coverage
• step-by-step guidance through the process of writing
• manageably short chapters focused on essential skills
• improved explanation of the CREAC formula (also known as the paradigm)
• innovative and vivid coverage of how to use storytelling in fact statements
• coverage of office memos, motion memos, and appellate briefs
• checklists and exercises throughout

Classes using Richard K.Neumann Jr. and Sheila Simon’s Legal Writing will have access to a unique and dynamic website with a wide range of features, including:

• many of Sheila Simon’s most creative and famous teaching tools
• audio recordings of teachers and writers talking about the writing process
• printable checklists for rewriting
• additional exercises
• additional coverage on letter-writing, client interviewing, punctuation, and more

Legal Writing represents a generous teaching package made up of a very clear and concise textbook, a dynamic website, and a detailed Teacher’s Manual.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aspen Law & Business
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0735564248
• ISBN 13: 9780735564244
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 314