Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals (Coursebook Series)

<p> Tailored to the specific needs of paralegal students, <b>Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals, Third Edition</b> offers a modern approach to effective legal writing. The authors provide comprehensive coverage in a readable, accessible format. </p><p><b>Focused exclusively on legal writing material relevant to paralegals, Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals provides:</b></p><ul><li><b>An overview of the legal system </b>that contextualizes the different types of writing covered in the text </li><li><b>Step-by-step instruction on the writing process</b>, leading students through each stage of legal writing, from prewriting strategies to revising </li><li><b>Thorough coverage</b> of the IRAC method, how to synthesize cases and authorities, legal memoranda, persuasive writing, in-house and objective client documents, and letters </li><li><b>A practical approach </b>that focuses on the paralegal's actual role in the law office </li><li><b>Excellent pedagogy for students</b>, including examples, exhibits, expert writing tips, exercises, practice tips, ethics alerts, and web resources </li><li><b>Detailed subheadings</b> that offer quick access to topics </li><li><b>Helpful appendices</b> on citation and sample legal memoranda </li><li><b>An in-depth Instructor's Manual</b> with sample syllabi, sample tests and memos, as well as discussion topics and in-class exercises </li></ul><p><b>New to the Third Edition:</b></p><ul><li> A revised chapter on <b>Case Briefing</b> is more accessible and now includes <b> additional exercises on briefing cases</b></li><li><b>Websites</b> are updated throughout </li><li><b>New Net Notes</b> and <b>Practice Pointers</b> keep the book fresh and up-to-date </li><li><b>The updated citation appendix </b>reflects the 18th edition of the Bluebook and the 3rd edition of the ALWD Citation Manual and includes new <b>citation exercises</b></li></ul><p> *Instructor's Manuals are a professional courtesy offered to professors only. For more information or to request a copy, please contact Aspen Publishers at 800-950-5259 or legaledu@wolterskluwer.com. </p><p></p>