A Practical Guide to Legal Writing and Legal Method (Aspen Coursebook)

Dernbach, John C.; Singleton, Richard V. II; Wharton, Cathleen S.; Ruhtenberg, Joan M.; Wasson, Catherine J.

ISBN 10: 1454826991 / ISBN 13: 9781454826996

Published by Wolters Kluwer Law and Business, 2013

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Fully readable with visible signs of use. Cover may have creases, dents, or edge wear. Pages may include writing, highlighting, or folded corners. Binding remains intact. Dust jacket included if originally issued with hardcover. Supplemental items e.g., CDs, codes, or inserts are not guaranteed. We ship daily, Monday through Friday excluding weekends and holidays , in a protective poly mailer for secure delivery.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Practical Guide to Legal Writing and Legal Method (Aspen Coursebook)
• Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Law and Business
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1454826991
• ISBN 13: 9781454826996
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: acceptable

About this title

Synopsis

An updated classic presents the essential skills of legal reasoning and analysis to a new generation of law students. Its straightforward, flexible presentation man allows each teacher and student to engage with the material in his or her own way. Legal reasoning and writing is carefully explored as series of accessible and simple guidelines, and focused exercises allow students immediate practice. By covering the basic principles of legal method, students learn to apply these principles in legal writing. Extensive appendices offer useful examples.

The Fifth Edition offers a brand new chapter on oral argument as well as additional material on electronic communication. A fresh and tightened presentation is enhanced by a two-color design.

Features:

• updated classic for a new generation of law students
• flexible, straightforward presentation
• covers the essential skills of legal reasoning and analysis
• allows each teacher and student to engage in his or her own way
• legal reasoning and writing presented as a series of accessible and simple guidelines
• focused exercises allow students immediate practice
• students learn the basic principles of legal method and apply them to legal writing
• extensive appendices with useful examples

Thoroughly updated, the revised Fifth Edition presents:

• a new chapter on oral argument
• additional material on electronic communication
• fresh and tightened presentation throughout
• 2-color design