Legal Analysis and Writing
4th Edition
Published on 1. January 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-1-133-01654-0 (ISBN)
Description
LEGAL ANALYSIS AND WRITING, 4TH EDITION helps you analyze statutes and case law and draft legal memoranda. In addition to the fundamentals of good writing, legal or otherwise, the book illustrates how to analyze and brief cases, identify key facts and legal issues, and apply case law and counteranalysis to legal matters. Going beyond mere explanations, the book shows you how to apply concepts to hypothetical situations, draft legal memoranda and correspondence, and scrutinize legal citations and Web research to develop a thorough understanding of the analytical and writing responsibilities you will undertake as a paralegal. Legal Analysis and Writing, 4th Edition is a robust resource that includes a host of available supplemental tools designed to enhance learning.
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1. Introduction to Principles and Authorities. 2. Introduction to Legal Analysis. 3. Statutory Analysis. 4. Case Law and Case Briefing. 5. Key Facts. 6. Issue Identification. 7. Stating the Issue. 8. Case Law Application. 9. Counteranalysis. 10. Legal Writing Process--General Considerations. 11. Fundamentals of Writing. 12. Office Legal Memorandum--Assignments, Facts, and Issues. 13. Office Legal Memorandum--Analysis to Conclusion. 14. External Memorandums. 15. Correspondence. Appendix A: Court Opinions Referred to in the Text. Appendix B: Appellate Court Brief. Appendix C: Overview of Legal Citation. Appendix D: Web Sites.More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Clifton Park
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1089 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-133-01654-0 (9781133016540)
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Person
William Putman is a lawyer and former instructor in the programs for Legal Assistant Studies at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque and Paralegal Studies at Santa Fe Community College. A member of the New Mexico Bar since 1975, he received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law.
Content
1. Introduction to Principles and Authorities.
2. Introduction to Legal Analysis.
3. Statutory Analysis.
4. Case Law and Case Briefing.
5. Key Facts.
6. Issue Identification.
7. Stating the Issue.
8. Case Law Application.
9. Counteranalysis.
10. Legal Writing Process--General Considerations.
11. Fundamentals of Writing.
12. Office Legal Memorandum--Assignments, Facts, and Issues.
13. Office Legal Memorandum--Analysis to Conclusion.
14. External Memorandums.
15. Correspondence.
Appendix A: Court Opinions Referred to in the Text.
Appendix B: Appellate Court Brief.
Appendix C: Overview of Legal Citation.
Appendix D: Web Sites.
2. Introduction to Legal Analysis.
3. Statutory Analysis.
4. Case Law and Case Briefing.
5. Key Facts.
6. Issue Identification.
7. Stating the Issue.
8. Case Law Application.
9. Counteranalysis.
10. Legal Writing Process--General Considerations.
11. Fundamentals of Writing.
12. Office Legal Memorandum--Assignments, Facts, and Issues.
13. Office Legal Memorandum--Analysis to Conclusion.
14. External Memorandums.
15. Correspondence.
Appendix A: Court Opinions Referred to in the Text.
Appendix B: Appellate Court Brief.
Appendix C: Overview of Legal Citation.
Appendix D: Web Sites.