<p>Highlights of this offering from Murray and DeSanctis' Legal Research and Writing include: Use of the TREAT paradigm and the doctrine of explanatory synthesis which are superior rhetorical devices to maximize the persuasive potential of adversarial legal writing; Multiple annotated samples of each form of work product (pre-trial motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment, a writ petition, and appellate briefs) rather than offering one or two unannotated model briefs; An in-depth analysis of oral argument and moot court skills and strategies; Written by law professors with substantial experience in litigation in trial and appellate courts, one of whom is a former member of a national champion moot court team; Well suited for use in a second semester Introduction to Advocacy or Legal Writing course, or an upper division trial and appellate advocacy or advanced writing course.</p>

Adversarial Legal Writing and Oral Argument (University Casebook Series)

Michael D.Murray

Christy H.DeSanctis

Legal Education

Foundation Press

<p>This book is designed for a first semester Legal Research and Writing program that focuses on objective legal writing and analysis and that does not cover legal research. The book uses a process-method with multiple examples revealing the development of issues and analysis using a common hypothetical fact pattern. It has multiple samples of objective legal writing to reveal the good and bad aspects of each rather than offering one "model" memorandum.</p>

Objective Legal Writing and Analysis (University Casebook Series)

This book focuses on legal research tools and the theory and practice of legal research written from a practitioner's perspective. It discusses planning for research and performing research, and provides criteria for determining when you are finished with your research. It has sample research plans for tight budgets in terms of time or expense, and its process-oriented methodology is designed to maximize research results in the most economical ways.

Legal Research Methods (University Casebook Series)

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Adversarial Legal Writing and Oral Argument (University Casebook Series)

Objective Legal Writing and Analysis (University Casebook Series)

Legal Research Methods (University Casebook Series)