An edition of Legal writing by design (2000)

Legal writing by design

a guide to great briefs and memos

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An edition of Legal writing by design (2000)

Legal writing by design

a guide to great briefs and memos

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Cover of: Legal writing by design
Legal writing by design: a guide to great briefs and memos
2013, Carolina Academic Press
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Cover of: Legal Writing by Design
Legal Writing by Design: A Guide to Great Briefs and Memos
2013, Carolina Academic Press
in English
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Legal Writing by Design: A Guide to Great Briefs and Memos
April 1, 2001, Carolina Academic Press
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2000, Carolina Academic Press
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Table of Contents

Introduction to reasoning
Reasoning : deductive, inductive, and analogical
Language and relevancy
From reasoning to writing : organizing our thoughts
Sources of law : reading and interpreting cases
Using cases effectively
Examples of using cases in writing a memo or brief
The legal memo : preliminary matters
Question presented and brief answer
The facts
The discussion
The conclusion and authorities cited
Introduction to appellate advocacy
The appellate brief
Statement of the case and facts
Standards of review
Questions presented
Argument headings
Summary of argument
The Argument
The other parts of the brief
The oral argument
The blank page : tips on getting started
Making it shine : editing tips for the memo and brief
Citation, quotation, and style
Case briefing and sample analytical case brief
Ethics and professionalism
Brevity
Artistry : choosing the right word or phrase
Simplicity : avoiding confusion
Impact : making every word count
Cohesion : the power of transitions
Style : writing with elegance
Court opinion
Legal memo
Lionell's (appellant's) brief
Walker's (appellee's) brief
Lionell's reply brief.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
Durham, North Carolina

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
808.06/634
Library of Congress
KF250 .R35 2013, KF250.R35 2012

The Physical Object

Pagination
xv, p. cm.
Number of pages
684

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Open Library
OL30660499M
Internet Archive
legalwritingbyde0002ramb
ISBN 10
1594608598
ISBN 13
9781594608599
LCCN
2012036500
OCLC/WorldCat
809456956

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