From Richard K. Neumann, Jr., and Sheila J. Simon;both widely respected for their contributions to legal writing;comes the Second Edition of Legal Writing, a student-friendly text that provides concise yet complete coverage of office memos, motion memos, and appellate briefs. An informal writing style coaches students through the process of writing and the use of policy and storytelling to craft an argument. Each chapter provides exercises and checklists for practice and review. The updated Second Edition introduces three new chapters that expand coverage to include client advice letters, email memoranda, and standards of review. An expanded appendix includes new and updated reference material. A robust website now has more interactive exercises. Legal Writing continues to offer: <ul>
<li> succinct explanations that don't sacrifice coverage </li> <li> step-by-step guidance through the process of writing </li> <li> manageably short chapters that focus on essential skills </li> <li> focused treatments of office memos, motion memos, and appellate briefs </li> <li> strong coverage of the process of writing, the use of policy, and storytelling in fact statements </li> <li> clear instruction for how to use the CREAC formula </li> <li> a dynamic website that provides </li> <ul>
<li> interviews with lawyers, law students, and teachers about writing </li> <li> visual and entertaining lessons and illustrations </li> </ul>
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 The revised Second Edition features: <ul>
<li> three new chapters </li> </ul>
 1. Client Advice Letters 2. Email Memoranda 3. Handling Standards of Review <ul>
<li> four new appendices: </li> </ul> 1. Sample Client Advice Letter 2. Punctuation Issues 3. Troublesome Words 4. Document Design <ul>
<li> enhanced website features </li> </ul>
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Legal Writing (Aspen Coursebook Series)

Neumann, Richard K., Jr.

Simon, Sheila

Legal Education

Kluwer Law Intl

Essential Lawyering Skills, now in its Fourth Edition, provides concise, straightforward explanations of problem solving, interviewing, counseling, negotiation, and fact analysis. Highly regarded in their field, authors Krieger and Neumann use numerous examples to illustrate new concepts, place topics in context, and engage student interest. Coverage of professional responsibility is integrated throughout the text. The Fourth Edition incorporates insights from the latest research on fact analysis, the storytelling process, and negotiation theory. The updated Teacher's Manual provides new material and suggestions for designing effective experiential learning courses. An ideal vehicle for teaching, Essential Lawyering Skills features: <ul>
<li> clear and succinct discussion that focus on the lawyer-client relationship and the mechanics of negotiation and persuasion, rather than on theory </li> <li> complete coverage of problem solving, interviewing, counseling, negotiation, and fact analysis </li> <li> an outstanding explication of the persuasive value of facts, with visual aids that show students how to organize their facts into fact patterns </li> <li> generous use of interesting examples that place topics in context </li> <li> integrated coverage of professional responsibility issues where appropriate </li> <li> a comprehensive Teacher s Manual </li> </ul>
 New to the Fourth Edition: <ul>
<li> new insights for fact analysis from cognitive science research </li> <li> updated coverage of the storytelling process and negotiation theory </li> <li> state-of-the-art techniques for fact investigation </li> </ul>

Essential Lawyering Skills: Interviewing, Counseling, Negotiation, and Persuasive Fact Analysis (Aspen Coursebook Series)

Krieger, Stefan H.

A leading text in legal writing, Legal Reasoning and Legal Writing explores the nuts and bolts of writing an office memo, a motion memo, and an appellate brief. In addition, chapters are included on oral argument and client letters. Well-known and highly regarded authors deliver the best explanation available on the reasoning underlying the proof of a conclusion of law. Thoughtful coverage of all aspects of legal reasoning goes from rule-based analysis to the strategy of persuasion. Helpful instruction on the process of writing accompanies a study of the mechanics of style and grammar. Examples and exercises throughout the text provide needed practice. The presentation of the Seventh Edition is tighter with a more open page design that is even easier to read. Coverage has been fine-tuned in response to user feedback. There are now new chapters on email memos and a new appendix on document design. Additional insight is given on the writing process as well as the process of persuasion, all with updated examples and exercises. Chapters on briefing cases, interviewing clients, and writing exam answers, as well as appendices on basic legal usage and rules of punctuation have been moved to the website for easy access. Features: <ul>
<li> comprehensive coverage <ul>
<li> office memos </li> <li> motion memo </li> <li> appellate briefs </li> <li> oral argument </li> <li> client letters </li> </ul>
</li> <li> best explanation available on the Paradigm for Organizing a Proof of a Conclusion of Law </li> <li> thoughtful coverage of all aspects of legal reasoning, from rule-based analysis to the strategy of persuasion </li> <li> careful instruction on process of writing, as well as mechanics of style and grammar </li> <li> examples and exercises included throughout. </li> <li> well-known and highly regarded authors </li> </ul>
 Thoroughly updated, the revised Seventh Edition presents: <ul>
<li> tighter presentation and with an open page design making the material more accessible </li> <li> new chapters on email memos </li> <li> updated examples and exercises </li> <li> fine-tuned coverage in response to feedback from users </li> <li> new material on the writing process </li> <li> additional insight on the process of persuasion </li> <li> new appendix on document design </li> <li> material on briefing cases; obtaining fact; writing exam answers; and appendices on basic legal usage and Rules of Punctuation moved to the website for greater convenience </li> </ul>

Legal Reasoning and Legal Writing (Aspen Coursebook Series)

Tiscione, Kristen Konrad

Wolters Kluwer Law and Business

Legal Writing (Aspen Coursebook) 3rd edition by Richard K. Neumann Jr., J. Lyn Entrikin, Sheila Simon (2015) Paperback

Entrikin, J. Lyn

Wolters Kluwer/Law & Business

Buy a new version of this Connected Casebook and receive access to the online e-book, practice questions from your favorite study aids, and an outline tool on CasebookConnect, the all in one learning solution for law school students. CasebookConnect offers you what you need most to be successful in your law school classes portability, meaningful feedback, and greater efficiency. Legal Reasoning and Legal Writing teaches students how to organize and incorporate a legal argument into strong and cogent writing for a variety of applications in legal practice. Because effective legal writing is predicated on sound legal reasoning, the authors treat both as integral parts of one process. Key Features: <ul>
<li>Comprehensive coverage of how to write an office memo, motion memo, and appellate brief with additional chapters on oral</li> <li>argument, client letters, and professional email</li> <li>Exceptionally student-friendly treatment of how to organize a proof for a conclusion of law</li> <li>A thoughtful look at all aspects of legal reasoning, from rule-based analysis to the strategy of persuasion</li> <li>An accessible approach that focuses on the process of writing timely examples and exercises from legal practice</li> <li>A full complement of sample documents in the Appendices</li> <li>Additional materials and resources on the Companion Website.</li> </ul>
A timely revision that reflects current practice, the Eighth Edition presents: <ul>
<li>Expanded coverage of oral research reports and email correspondence</li> <li>New sample appellate briefs from a recent transgender rights case</li> <li>A fresh look at statutory construction and case analysis</li> </ul>
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Legal Reasoning and Legal Writing (Aspen Coursebook)

Margolis, Ellie

Stanchi, Kathryn M.

Aspen Opco Llc

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