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Legal Reasoning and Legal Writing (Aspen Coursebook Series),Used
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Legal Reasoning and Legal Writing teaches students how to organize and incorporate a legal argument into strong and cogent writing for a variety of applications in legal practice. This clear and coherent text has been updated to address the new skills required for modern law practice. While the Ninth Edition still includes the fundamental tools that has made it one of the bestselling legal writing texts, it has been updated to incorporate current and more sophisticated material for students wishing to take their advocacy skills to the next level. Designed for utility in a wide range of legal writing courses, the book covers multiple types of legal writing, including office memos, appellate and motion briefs, client letters, and email correspondence, as well as all aspects of legal reasoning from rulebased analysis to strategies of persuasion. It also covers other key skills such as oral reports to supervisors, appellate and motion argument, tips about the realities of online law practice and modern changes in language and style. The Ninth Edition reflects the collective wisdom of three leaders in the legal writing discipline who together have over 90 years of experience teaching, writing and speaking about legal writing.New to the Ninth Edition: New chapters 2333 (The Shift to Persuasion). The new chapters are thoroughly modernized and to incorporate the best ideas of the legal scholarship on persuasion in an accessible and clear fashion. The newly organized chapters reflect that legal writing courses might teach appellate briefs or motion briefs, or some combination, and make the assigning of chapters easier for all approaches. New content about theory of the case, motions, procedural posture and the clients story.Professors and student will benefit from: Clear coverage of the nuts and bolts of writing an office memo, a motion memo, and an appellate brief organized to make assigning chapters easier for all different course approaches. The authors paradigm for Organizing a Proof of a Conclusion of Law, which provides the best explanation available of the reasoning underlying the proof of a conclusion of law. Immersive pedagogy where students learn both to think like lawyers and to think like writers. A thoughtful look at all aspects of legal reasoning, from rulebased analysis to the strategy of persuasion An accessible approach that focuses on the process of writing timely examples and exercises from legal practice A full complement of sample documents in the AppendicesTeaching materials Include: Teachers Manual Additional resources included with Connected Coursebook
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains four hundred sixty-four pages. It provides a comprehensive overview of legal reasoning and writing techniques.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type is paperback. This makes it lightweight and easy to handle for students.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The dimensions are seven point zero one inches in length, one point zero six inches in width, and ten inches in height. This size is standard for textbooks.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Richard K. Neumann Jr. He is recognized for his expertise in legal writing and reasoning.
- Q: What is the primary focus of this book? A: The primary focus is on legal writing and reasoning. It teaches students how to create strong legal arguments and effective writing.
- Q: How do I use this book for my legal writing course? A: You can use this book as a primary textbook. It offers practical exercises and examples to develop your legal writing skills.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in legal writing? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners. It covers fundamental concepts in legal reasoning and writing.
- Q: Can I use this book for advanced legal writing courses? A: Yes, it is also suitable for advanced courses. The updated material addresses sophisticated legal writing techniques.
- Q: How do I keep this book in good condition? A: To keep this book in good condition, store it in a dry place and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight. Regular handling should be gentle.
- Q: Is there a teacher's manual available for this book? A: Yes, there is a teacher’s manual. It includes additional resources that can enhance the teaching experience.
- Q: What if I receive a damaged book? A: If you receive a damaged book, contact the seller for a return or replacement. Most sellers have a customer service policy for such issues.
- Q: Are there any supplemental materials included with this book? A: Yes, there are supplemental materials included with the Connected Coursebook. These resources support the learning experience.
- Q: Does this book cover digital communication in legal writing? A: Yes, it includes tips about online law practice and modern changes in language and style. This is essential for contemporary legal writing.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for law school students? A: Yes, this book is appropriate for law school students. It is designed to improve their legal writing and reasoning skills.
- Q: What are the new chapters in the Ninth Edition about? A: The new chapters focus on the shift to persuasion in legal writing. They incorporate modern scholarship and practical applications.
- Q: Does this book include sample documents? A: Yes, it includes a full complement of sample documents in the Appendices. These samples are helpful for practical understanding.