Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing

Author: William H. Putman, JD
Edition: 001
Product Type: Bound Book
ISBN 13: 9780766854550
ISBN 10: 0766854558
Copyright: 2004

Price: $179.95

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Description:

Paralegals find that they are being called upon to perform increasingly complex tasks, and Legal Research, Writing and Analysis will give them the knowledge and comfort level they need to confidently conduct their work. This text helps paralegal students and law students understand primary and secondary authority, identify and state issues, apply case law and perform counteranalysis. Particular focus is placed on the writing process, including such subject areas of fundamentals of writing, the legal writing process, office legal memoranda, court briefs and correspondence. This information is offered in a user-friendly format using examples and hypotheticals to illustrate the concepts. A Web site related to the text provides students the convenience of accessing assignments on line.

Features:

Each chapter begins with a hypothetical, thus heightening student interest in the subject of the chapter.
Each chapter lists related Web sites so students can access additional information on the topic.
On-line resources enable instructors and students to tap into additional assignments, chapter summaries and PowerPoint presentations.
"Key Points" in each chapter serve as a quick reference and checklist when applying the concepts presented.
In-depth coverage of all subject areas to a greater degree than found in other texts
An instructor?s manual aids the instructor in leading discussions of the topics and in making assignments.

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