The basics of legal writing

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ray, Mary Barnard
Language:English
Published: St. Paul, MN: Thomson/West, c2008.
Edition:Rev. 1st ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Writing in a legal context
  • 2. Reading opinions and statutes
  • 3. Researching the law
  • 4. Drafting legal research memos
  • 5. Revising for clarity
  • 6. Receiving and presenting information orally
  • 7. Persuading in a legal context
  • 8. Drafting briefs for trial courts
  • 9. Revising for persuasion
  • 10. Preparing for oral arguments
  • 11. Corresponding with clients and lawyers
  • 12. Writing other legal documents