Foundations Of Legal Research And Writing

By: Carol M. Bast and Margie Hawkins

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Synopsis: FOUNDATIONS OF LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING, Fifth Edition is the ideal resource for paralegals. The book's up-to-the-minute coverage tackles the ever-evolving areas of computer-assisted research and Cyber law, in addition to traditional legal research, analysis, and writing. Extensive research chapters address primary and secondary sources, citating, Lexis/Nexis, the Internet, and more, while writing sections center on drafting client opinion letters, pleadings, contracts, office memos, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. Every chapter gives you practice writing opportunities, as well as traditional and computer-assisted research assignments to help develop your skills. Detailed case excerpts, samples, tips, and discussions further support the assignments, and illustrate the many perils of inadequate research and poor legal writing. Readers everywhere agree that FOUNDATIONS OF LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING, Fifth Edition delivers the concepts you need for success in the most demanding law firms and legal departments today.

Book Quality:: Excellent
ISBN-13:: 9781133278290
Publisher:: Delmar Cengage Learning
Date of Addition:: 10/26/16
Copyrighted By:: Delmar, Cengage Learning
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Textbooks, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Grade Levels:: Twelfth grade, College Freshman, College Sophomore, Adult Ed
Submitted By:: 170
Proofread By:: 170
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.