This work in the "nutshell" series helps you cite in Bluebook or ALWD form. Numerous appendices help with citation forms in various types of legal writing.
"This book provides a ten-step guide to clear, precise, and effective legal writing and analysis for both law students and experienced lawyers." - publisher
Garner is regarded as the expert on legal usage and style. In the third edition of this title, Garner provides guidance on the use of over 800 new terms and new senses of existing terms.
This is a treatise on legal writing. Coverage includes persuasive writing, legal drafting, style, legal language, and judicial writing. The book also includes a chapter of book recommendations and book reviews.
This text functions as a how-to guide for attorneys who want to improve their writing skills. Some of the topics include using words to convey meaning, composing sentences, parts of speech, and composing legal memoranda. It includes an appendix of irregular verbs and sample legal memoranda.
The subtitle "A Contrarian Guide to Legal Drafting" is a clue to the entertaining tone of this book. The author proposes doing away with verbose and obsolete drafting language and replacing it with just what needs to be said. He also demonstrates how to format the text so that it can assist in conveying the message in a clear and concise manner.
This a contemporary guide to legal writing, covering everything from memoranda and briefs to email and blogs. The book concentrates on basic writing principles, using plain English, leading from the top, and how to tell your readers what to do next. Chapters topics include "organizing your research for efficient writing," "talking about cases and other authority," and "tips for transactional attorneys." It also includes a usage and punctuation guide.
"This book will teach you the how to access the merits of a legal problem and how to communicate your assessment to other attorneys." While written for law students, this book has excellent tips for all who wish to polish their written communication skills.
The author discusses how computer technology has rewired our brains to be "screen readers" rather than printed page readers. He then provides hints for writing to better communicate to the new type of reader.
Now in its second edition, this title uses examples from top attorneys to illustrate great writing tips. By looking at works from fifty of the most renowned and influential legal advocates, the author shows readers the patterns that develop and teaches them how to emulate writing techniques that will help them most effectively represent their clients.
This guide contains the style preferences of the United States Supreme Court, used by its Reporter of Decisions to prepare the Court's opinions for public release and publication in the United States Reports.
This book advises legal writers on how to most effectively address their specific audiences. He covers the nuances between writing to a prospective legal employer, a trial or appellate judge, and a client, and what to consider when communicating via email. Additionally, he discusses the similarities and differences between the ALWD Manual written by the Association of Legal Writing Directors and the Blue-book.
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