The Third Edition features new material throughout on drawing factual inferences, one of the most important kinds of reasoning for legal writers, as well as additional examples on the book s companion web site.
Among the features that make Legal Writing and Analysis a best-selling text :
- It tracks the traditional legal writing course syllabus, providing students with the necessary structure for organizing a legal discussion.
- The consistent use of the legal method approach, from an opening chapter providing an overview of a civil case and the lawyer s role, to information about the legal system, case briefing, synthesizing cases, and statutory interpretation.
- The emphasis on analogical reasoning and synthesizing cases, as well as rule-based and policy-based reasoning, with explanations of how to use these types of reasoning to organize a legal discussion.
- Coverage of the use of precedent, particularly on how to use cases.
- Superior discussion of small-scale organization, including the thesis paragraph.
- Numerous examples and frequent short exercises to encourage students to apply concepts. Many exercises focus on first-year courses and others focus on professional responsibility. The Third Edition offers:
- New material on drawing factual inferences, one of the most important kinds of reasoning for legal writers.
- Citation materials updated to cover the new editions of both ALWD and the Bluebook.
- Companion web site will include additional examples of office memos, opposing briefs, letters, and summary judgment motions.