Dernbach, John C., 1953-
A practical guide to legal writing and legal method / John C. Dernbach, Widener University School of Law; Richard V. Singleton II, Blank Rome LLP; Cathleen S. Wharton, University of Georgia School of Law; Joan M. Ruhtenberg, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law; Catherine J. Wasson, Elon University School of Law. - Fifth edition. - xxv, 519 pages ; 26 cm. - Aspen coursebook series . - Aspen coursebook series. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 505-513) and index.
Rules and policies -- Sources of law -- Case analysis and case briefs -- Precedent and stare decisis -- Understanding legal rules -- Identifying and selecting issues for analysis -- Common law analysis -- Statutory analysis -- Reaching a conclusion -- Organization -- Describing the law -- Applying the law -- Signposting -- Drafting the analysis -- Revising and editing -- Elements of an office memorandum -- Objective writing -- Statement of facts for a memorandum -- Questions presented -- Opinion letters -- Elements of a brief -- Structure of an argument -- Persuasive writing -- Point headings -- Statement of facts for a brief -- Briefs to a trial court -- Briefs to an appellate court -- Preparing and presenting an oral argument.
9781454826996 1454826991
2013013316
Legal composition.
Law--Language.--United States
Law--Methodology.--United States
Law--Language.
Law--Methodology.
Legal composition.
United States.
KF250 / .P72 2013
808.06/634
A practical guide to legal writing and legal method / John C. Dernbach, Widener University School of Law; Richard V. Singleton II, Blank Rome LLP; Cathleen S. Wharton, University of Georgia School of Law; Joan M. Ruhtenberg, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law; Catherine J. Wasson, Elon University School of Law. - Fifth edition. - xxv, 519 pages ; 26 cm. - Aspen coursebook series . - Aspen coursebook series. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 505-513) and index.
Rules and policies -- Sources of law -- Case analysis and case briefs -- Precedent and stare decisis -- Understanding legal rules -- Identifying and selecting issues for analysis -- Common law analysis -- Statutory analysis -- Reaching a conclusion -- Organization -- Describing the law -- Applying the law -- Signposting -- Drafting the analysis -- Revising and editing -- Elements of an office memorandum -- Objective writing -- Statement of facts for a memorandum -- Questions presented -- Opinion letters -- Elements of a brief -- Structure of an argument -- Persuasive writing -- Point headings -- Statement of facts for a brief -- Briefs to a trial court -- Briefs to an appellate court -- Preparing and presenting an oral argument.
9781454826996 1454826991
2013013316
Legal composition.
Law--Language.--United States
Law--Methodology.--United States
Law--Language.
Law--Methodology.
Legal composition.
United States.
KF250 / .P72 2013
808.06/634