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A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide To Legal Analysis
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For Class Planning Purposes, Instructors May Find A Brief List Of Changes From The Second Edition Of A Lawyer Writes Here.This New Edition Of The Popular Text Teaches The Foundational Principles Of Critical Reading, Analysis, And Writing In A Clear And Accessible Way. By Putting The Reader In The Place Of A Firstyear Attorney, The Text Shows Law Students How To Succeed In Law School And In The Practice Of Law. Using Graphics And Contrasting Effective And Weak Examples To Illustrate Concepts, The Book Demonstrates Best Practices In Both Traditional And Electronic Environments. Speaking To Its Readers In A Straightforward Manner, A Lawyer Writes Communicates Essential Skills And Theories So That They Will Be Retained For A Lifetime Of Legal Practice.This Third Edition Of A Lawyer Writes Preserves The Original Concepts From The Previous Edition While Refining Content To Reflect Current Practices. Chapter 18, Professional Emails, Not Only Discusses The Form And Substance Of Electronic Communication, But Now Features New Material On How To Convey Analysis Effectively In Email. Chapter 19, The Transition From Objective To Persuasive Writing, Has Been Reorganized And Revised To Highlight Effective Strategies For Drafting Persuasive Analysis. Revisions In Other Chapters Reorganize And Update The Original Content By Expanding On Or Clarifying Ideas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis'? A: The book focuses on teaching foundational principles of critical reading, analysis, and legal writing, aimed at helping law students succeed in law school and their legal careers.
- Q: How does this book differ from the previous edition? A: This third edition refines content to reflect current practices and includes new material, particularly in chapters on professional emails and persuasive writing strategies.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers critical reading, legal analysis, effective writing, professional emails, and the transition from objective to persuasive writing, among other essential legal skills.
- Q: Is 'A Lawyer Writes' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the text is designed to be clear and accessible, making it suitable for first-year law students and beginners in legal writing.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book has a total of 442 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'A Lawyer Writes'? A: This edition is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Lawyer Writes'? A: The author of the book is Christine Coughlin.
- Q: When was the third edition published? A: The third edition was published on July 1, 2018.
- Q: Does the book include examples of good and bad writing? A: Yes, it uses graphics and contrasting examples to illustrate effective and weak writing, demonstrating best practices in legal analysis.
- Q: Is this book suitable for practicing attorneys as well? A: Yes, it communicates essential skills and theories that are valuable for both law students and practicing attorneys.