Download or read book Resource Manual for Legal Writing for Paralegals written by Barber and published by Thomson South-Western. This book was released on 1993-10 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals written by Hope Viner Samborn and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-02 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals, Sixth Edition, teaches students the skills they need to effectively work with cases, legal authorities, documents, and professional correspondence. Samborn and Yelin guide students through the writing process, using the objective memo as a teaching tool. At every stage of a well-defined writing process, the authors provide lucid explanations, visual aids, and plenty of examples. With practice exercises throughout the book, students can develop the skills that will become indispensable to their careers as paralegals. New to the Sixth Edition: New and refreshed exercises Streamlined presentation, making the material even more accessible and teachable Updated website resources Revised and updated chapter on Case Briefing and Analysis Expanded coverage of email and e-memos Professors and students will benefit from: Thorough and readable coverage of case briefs, legal memoranda, correspondence, and persuasive writing A practical approach that emphasizes the role of the paralegal, and how different types of legal writing are used in practice Step-by-step instruction that guides students through every stage of the writing process, from pre-writing planning to drafting and revising An overview of the legal system that shows how different forms of legal writing are used in different contexts Synthesizing and presenting legal authorities How to use the IRAC method of legal analysis Examples, exhibits, writing tips, exercises, ethics alerts, practice pointers, and web resources Additional student resources in its appendices on citation rules and writing strategies

Download or read book Basic Legal Writing for Paralegals written by Hope Viner Samborn and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 1997-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Pocket Guide to Legal Writing written by William H. Putman and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference resource, designed as a desk book for use by legal students, practicing paralegals, legal assistants, and attorneys, allows the user to quickly obtain answers to the most commonly encountered questions in legal writing.

Download or read book Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals written by Deborah E. Bouchoux and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The text retains the features that earned it such widespread use: - clear, well-organized text for the introductory legal research and writing course, designed specifically for paralegal students - comprehensive overview of research and writing skills, reinforced by illustrations and exercises - integration of writing strategies into each research chapter to demonstrate the link between the two processes - timely and thorough coverage of electronic research, including a chapter on internet research as well as fee-based services such as Lexis and Westlaw. Throughout the text, the author supplies further tips on how to use electronic resources most effectively - useful charts and diagrams help students understand complex topics - thorough explanation of proper citation form and updating/validating legal authorities, including Shepardizing and KeyCiting - samples of legal writing, such as letters, a court brief, and a legal memorandum This timely revision contains valuable new material: - completely revised text reflects the changing nature of legal publishing - to help students learn how to navigate through cyberspace, a section at the end of each chapter, State Your Answer, now offers additional questions relating to the materials discussed. These questions require students to access relevant internet sites and local information and can be made state-specific - a new feature, The Final Wrap Up, provides practical and pragmatic information on citing and using various research resources and advises students on when to use a certain set and whether it may be cited in various legal documents - Practice Tips now appear in each chapter, offeringrealistic and helpful suggestions for workplace success - expanded and updated Legal Citation chapter with more coverage of the ALWD Citation Manual. The examples of citation form given at the end of each chapter display citations in both Bluebook and ALWD form. Coverage is updated to the new (18th) edition of The Bluebook

Download or read book The Legal Research and Writing Handbook written by Andrea B. Yelin and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 860 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With clear explanations, examples, and visual aids, The Legal Research and Writing Handbook, Eighth Edition by Andrea Yelin and Hope Viner Samborn offers complete coverage of a complex subject in a student-friendly, accessible text. In this thoroughly updated new edition, the authors continue to keep pace with legal research, citation, and technology in today’s law firms. This practical text focuses on efficient research processes and techniques for both traditional and electronic sources, along with step-by-step instruction through each stage of the legal writing process, from prewriting strategies, to revising. The text is enhanced with examples and visual aids, expert writing and practice tips, hands-on exercises, ethics alerts, up-to-date web resources, and easy-to-navigate page design. Excellent exercises are provided to reinforce student learning. Key Features: Updated and expanded coverage of electronic resources reflecting how paralegals do research today Detailed discussion of how to use legal authorities in legal communications and how to synthesize them and present them to attorneys Examples, exhibits, practical tips, updated exercises, and web resources in every chapter Expanded discussion of e-mail and e-memos In-depth coverage of the IRAC method, as well as how to write legal memoranda and legal correspondence

Download or read book The Law Office Reference Manual written by Marilyn Satterwhite and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2006-11-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Law Office Reference Manual contains practical information geared for the legal profession on grammar, spelling, punctuation, word usage applicable to the law; law office procedures; citations to various legal resources with actual citations and examples to case law, administrative laws, statutes, Congressional records, etc. There is currently no one manual combining grammar elements with legal resources and citation format, although there are separate publications dealing with each type of information. There are specialized textbooks on specific topics, including the actual researching and legal writing. The Paralegal Supersite Site

Download or read book Concise Guide to Legal Research and Writing written by Deborah E. Bouchoux and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-13 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring Deborah E. Bouchoux’s highly regarded assignments, examples, and building-block approach, Concise Guide to Legal Research and Writing, Fourth Edition continues to provide timely coverage of the essential research and writing skills used by today’s paralegals. Designed specifically for paralegal students, this is the ideal text for shorter legal research and writing courses. New to the Fourth Edition: New “Sidebar” feature in all research chapters provides quick tips showing how the material in that chapter applies to computer-assisted legal research systems, such as Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law. Discussion of GovInfo, which provides free public access to official and authenticated publications from all three branches of the federal government. Coverage of new tools used for cite-checking, including EVA and Bestlaw. Discussion of Westlaw Edge, Westlaw’s new research platform. Extensive new coverage of the increasing use of artificial intelligence in legal research and writing. Discussion of new sources that provide free public access to the law, including Harvard’s Caselaw Access Project, CourtListener, and RECAP Project. New sections on preparing email letters and email memoranda, including assignments. All new Research Questions and Internet Legal Research Assignments have been included for each chapter. Professors and students will benefit from: Concise, well-organized text, divided into six main sections: Section I discusses primary authorities Section II covers secondary sources Section III focuses on computer-assisted legal research using Lexis Advance, Westlaw, and the Internet Section IV covers citation form and how to ensure that these sources are still “good law” Section V provides an overview of the legal research process Section VI covers legal writing Pedagogy designed to enhance the accessibility of the material, including helpful charts and diagrams that synthesize complex topics, updated Practice Tips offering realistic and helpful suggestions for workplace success, and Ethics Alerts in every chapter. Targeted and ample exercises help students learn how to use a wide range of research sources. Tips on how to effectively use electronic resources are included throughout the text. Conscientious revision ensures that the book has the most up-to-date material, presented in a readable and accessible format.

Download or read book Legal Document Preparation Manual written by and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to be used in conjunction with the Paralegal Certificate Course© and other paralegal studies courses to quickly and efficiently prepare paralegals. The notes and samples are designed to reinforce course lesson materials, and to help the student learn to apply the concepts and practical skills necessary for a successful paralegal career.

Download or read book The Paralegal Resource Manual written by Charles P. Nemeth and published by Irwin Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Paralegal Practice Procedure Fourth Edition written by Deborah E. Larbalestrier and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-07-07 with total page 783 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The completely revised and updated fourth edition of the most trusted paralegal desk references on the market. Now fully revised and expanded: the bestselling desk reference for paralegals at any level. Each chapter has been completely updated to include the latest step-by-step instructions for every aspect of a paralegal's job, with new procedures, checklists, and resources throughout. Topics covered include: ? Paralegal ethics ? Training programs ? Court systems and court procedures ? Federal court practice and procedures ? Pretrial practice and procedure ? Legal research tools ? Electronic trial preparation procedures In addition to the general resources that will be of value to every paralegal, this guide also includes detailed information on practice and procedures for working in specialty law firms.

Download or read book Aspen Handbook for Legal Writers written by Deborah E. Bouchoux and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-21 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buy a new version of this Connected Casebook and receive access to the online e-book, practice questions from your favorite study aids, and an outline tool on CasebookConnect, the all in one learning solution for law school students. CasebookConnect offers you what you need most to be successful in your law school classes— portability, meaningful feedback, and greater efficiency. The Aspen Handbook for Legal Writers is the concise reference students turn to again and again. Deborah E. Bouchoux’s straightforward exposition, examples, and exercises cover every stage of the writing process. Practical tips and strategies clarify gray areas and shed light on important details that are frequently overlooked. Numerous examples throughout the text highlight the differences between ineffective and effective legal writing. New to the Fifth Edition: New exercises and challenges to test mastery of topics discussed Updated websites Revised Appendix A on citation form in accord with the twenty-first edition of The Bluebook Entirely new section on the use of the singular they for indefinite and generic nouns and strategies to achieve gender-inclusive language New practical tips on timely and helpful topics such as using technology to improve writing and how to trim lengthy URLs New sections covering: a step-by-step approach to preparing an outline use of roadmaps in writing projects how to prepare an email letter Significantly enhanced discussion of informal or email memos Enhanced discussion of ethical issues, such as protecting confidential client information in marketing materials, the ethics of texting, and the ethical implications of using social media New sample documents, including a demand letter, an email letter, and an email memo Coverage of Zoom-type conferences, as part of electronic communications Professors and student will benefit from: Grammar, style, and usage, presented in a clear and concise format Numerous helpful examples that illustrate strong legal writing and common errors to avoid A special Legal Documents section with tips and strategies for writing letters, memoranda, briefs (both trial and appellate), and transactional documents Website resources for every topic Tips, Strategies, and Ethics Alerts that focus on key topics Challenge Exercises that test your knowledge A Quick-Reference Table of Contents A Quick-Reference Style Sheet Answer Keys to Challenge Exercises, Citation Form, section for English Language Learners, and Sample Appellate Brief in the appendices Teaching materials Include: Supplemental exercises available for download at the product page for the book CasebookConnect features: ONLINE E-BOOK Law school comes with a lot of reading, so access your enhanced e-book anytime, anywhere to keep up with your coursework. Highlight, take notes in the margins, and search the full text to quickly find coverage of legal topics. PRACTICE QUESTIONS Quiz yourself before class and prep for your exam in the Study Center. Practice questions from Examples & Explanations, Emanuel Law Outlines, Emanuel Law in a Flash flashcards, and other best-selling study aid series help you study for exams while tracking your strengths and weaknesses to help optimize your study time. OUTLINE TOOL Most professors will tell you that starting your outline early is key to being successful in your law school classes. The Outline Tool automatically populates your notes and highlights from the e-book into an editable format to accelerate your outline creation and increase study time later in the semester.

Download or read book The Legal Research and Writing Workbook written by Andrea B. Yelin and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly successful textbook on research and writing makes every step of the process accessible to paralegal students. The authors provide effective research tools, practical strategies and an efficient procedure for researching the law with both traditional and electronic sources. Step-by-step instruction leads students through each stage of activity, from prewriting to revising, and covers the IRAC method, legal memoranda, letters, and more. Invaluable pedagogy features examples, exhibits, expert writing tips, exercises, practice tips, ethics alerts, and web resources. Detailed subheadings provide quick access to topics, and appendices on helpful topics such as Shepardizing and Cite Checking, Citation and Sample Memoranda round out the presentation. The Student Workbook provides for extensive practice, sharpening research and writing skills. Thoroughly revised, the Sixth Edition presents new sample pages and updated exercises. Citation coverage has been updated to the 4th edition of ALWD and the 19th edition of The Bluebook. Inclusion of all the latest changes in legal research led to the revision of references, links, and examples. Students are now given more coaching on the practical aspects of outlining. The Instructor's Manual has expanded explanations, and answers to exercises and questions have been made clearer and more accessible. Hallmark features of The Legal Research and Writing Handbook: Accessible coverage of every step of the research and writing process Research tools and strategies teach an efficient process cover traditional and electronic sources Step-by-step instruction in legal writing process prewriting strategies to revising the IRAC method legal memoranda, letters, and more Excellent pedagogy examples and exhibits expert writing tips exercises practice tips ethics alerts web resources Detailed subheadings for quick access to topics Helpful appendices Shepardizing and Cite Checking Citation Sample Memoranda Student Workbook--extensive practice in research and writing skills;; Thoroughly updated, the revised Sixth Edition presents: New sample pages Citation coverage updated to 4th edition of ALWD and 19th edition of The Bluebook Latest changes in legal research Revised and updated material throughout: references links examples exercises More detail on practical aspects of outlining Thorough revision of the Instructor's Manual expanded explanations cogent and accessible answers to exercises and questions *Instructor's Manuals are a professional courtesy offered to professors only. For more information or to request a copy, please contact Wolter's Kluwer Law and& Business at 800.529.7545 or [email protected].

Download or read book Legal Research Explained written by Deborah E. Bouchoux and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructors who are looking for a clear and concise text introducing studentsto the basic methods of legal research will welcome Legal Research Explained. Based upon the legal research section of Bouchoux's highly successfulLegal Research and Writing for Paralegals, the material in this text hasbeen modified, condensed and updated to fit courses covering only legalresearch.This engaging text helps students develop both knowledge and confidence:* using a building-block approach, which is instrumental inensuring that students master the critical skills of legal research, Bouchouxdiscusses conventional print legal research sources before computer-assistedand electronic sources. Similarly, primary authorities are discussed beforesecondary authorities and statutes are covered before cases, because this isthe order in which it happens in practice* divided into five sections: 1) conducting legal research usingprimary authorities; 2) conducting legal research using secondary authoritiesand other research aids; 3) computer-assisted legal research and the Internet;4) legal citation form and validating authorities; and 5) "putting it alltogether" and providing a final overview of the legal research process* Text includes:o examples of citation form (in both ALWD and Bluebook format)o questions relating to the materials discussed in each chapter andrequiring students to use pertinent sources to locate the answers to thosequestionso section at the end of each chapter requiring students to access theInternet to locate answers to questions so that students become proficientin quickly locating the types of information an employer will require them toretrieve, such as local court ruleso Practice Tips in each chapter, offering realistic and helpfulsuggestions for workplace success* up-to-date sample pages in each chapter illustrate the featuresof various legal research authorities.The book is part of a comprehensive instructional package that includesPowerPoint slides and an extensive Instructor's Manual featuring:* sample syllabi* information on teaching strategies* chapter-by-chapter resource information* answer keys for all discussion questions and Internetassignments* detailed suggestions for additional assignments* a Test Bank of exam questionsProfessors in search of a text that applies a building-block approach todeveloping a firm foundation for legal research are sure to be delighted withBouchoux's new book;Legal Research Explained. In addition toproviding students with the skills and resources that they will need as theyprogress professionally, instructors are also provided with a comprehensiveeducational package to aid in the effort to impart a complete understanding ofthe fundamentals of legal research.An author website to support classroom instruction using this title isavailable athttp://www.aspenlawschool.com/bouchoux_explained

Download or read book Legal Writing written by BarCharts, Inc. and published by . This book was released on 2017-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best practices for legal writing in the workplace and for students of law. BarCharts, Inc was founded on our law guides created by the owner, designed to understand the significance of details within the larger scheme of the law, as a daily refresher, and to review before the Bar Exam. Twenty five years later we keep those guides up to date for students of law and criminal justice, paralegals and practicing lawyers to have the most handy legal reference to the most important points of the law possible in 6 laminated pages. 6-page laminated guide includes: Essentials of a Legal Memorandum Creating the Heading Explaining the Facts Drafting the Question Presented Drafting the Brief Answer Section Drafting the Discussion Section Drafting the Conclusion Section More Complex Organization Plans Best Practices for Editing & Revising Types of Legal Logic Plain English Translation Table Suggested uses: Students - keep your legal writing in check with a quick review plus constant refreshers before classes and exams Professionals - keep your legal writing in check long after passing the Bar exam Bar Exam - great review tool before for taking the exam

Download or read book Resource Manual for Civil Litigation for Paralegals written by Elizabeth C. Richardson and published by Thomson South-Western. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics written by Therese A. Cannon and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clearly written, and replete with design elements that facilitate study and review, the Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics provides succinct coverage that focuses on the professional paralegal. Perfect for use in shorter courses, or substantive courses with an ethics component, the Fifth Edition provides timely and thorough coverage of all major legal ethics topics. New to the Fifth Edition: Discussion of how the ethics of technology affects paralegals in matters of confidentiality and privilege, competence, conflicts of interest, and advertising Changes in legal practice that add to the responsibilities of paralegals Refreshed review questions, discussion questions, hypotheticals, and projects Professors and students will benefit from: Consistent emphasis on how the rules of ethics affect paralegals Authoritative writing in a well-organized format Helpful overviews in every chapter Italicized key terms with corresponding definitions in the margins Review questions, hypotheticals, discussion points, and projects Relevant ethics codes, conveniently located in the Appendix Teaching materials include: Instructor’s Manual with Test Bank PowerPoint slides