A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal AnalysisWhether you are starting law school or preparing to start the practice of law, you need to learn the essential skills and theory of your trade. A Lawyer Writes puts the reader in the place of a first-year attorney tasked with real life assignments. In doing so, it teaches law students not only how to succeed in law school, but also how to succeed in the practice of law. The book uses graphics and visual samples to demonstrate the variety of ways in which attorneys write effectively, showing best practices in both traditional and electronic environments. Speaking to its reader in a straightforward manner, A Lawyer Writes communicates essential skills and theories so that they will be retained for a lifetime of legal practice. |
Contents
How Attorneys Communicate | 3 |
B An Email | 9 |
Sources and Systems of the | 15 |
Copyright | |
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A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis Christine Nero Coughlin,Joan Malmud Rocklin,Sandy Patrick No preview available - 2018 |
A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis Christine Nero Coughlin,Joan Malmud,Sandy Patrick No preview available - 2013 |
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