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Bahrych, Lynn.

Legal writing in a nutshell / Legal writing by Lynn Bahrych. - 4th ed. - St. Paul, Minn. : West, c2009. - xxiv, 359 p. ; 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Basic principles of legal writing -- Large-scale organization -- Small-scale organization: paragraphs, paragraph blocks, and transitions -- Sentence design -- Language in the legal setting -- Punctuation and grammar -- Individual writing analysis -- Research memoranda and letters to clients -- Argumentative memoranda and persuasive writing -- Writing for a lay audience.

ISBN: 9780314906915 (pbk.) 0314906916 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2010288835

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Legal composition.
Law--Language.--United States

LC Class. No.: KF250 / .S68 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 808.06634