Writing and analysis in the law

Shapo, Helene S. 1938- (Author). Walter, Marilyn R., 1943- (Added Author). Fajans, Elizabeth. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 156662780X
ISBN: 9781566627801
Physical Description: print
xix, 448 pages ; 26 cm + teacher's manual (166 pages)
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: New York : Foundation Press, 1999.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction to the legal system and legal writing -- Analyzing legal authority : case law -- Analyzing legal authority : statutes -- Organization of a legal discussion : large-scale organization -- Organization of a legal discussion : small-scale organization -- The thesis paragraph -- Writing a legal document : the legal memorandum -- The writing process -- Effective paragraphs -- Sentence structure -- Types of legal arguments in resolving questions of law -- Research strategies -- Interviewing the client -- Counseling the client -- Letter writing -- Writing to the court : an introduction to advocacy -- The trial brief : memorandum of law in support of or in opposition to a motion -- Writing the appellate brief -- Oral argument -- Appendices