Aspen Handbook for Legal Writing

作者:Deborah E. Bouchoux

页数:307

出版时间:2009-3

价格:304.00元

isbn号码:9780735568563

图书标签:法律英国美国法律英语

Concise and compact, the Aspen Handbook for Legal Writers: A Practical Reference, Second Edition , offers thorough coverage of proper legal writing technique and style to help students resolve questions and develop strong writing skills. Accessible and user-friendly, this complete reference book features:

Grammar, style, and usage presented in a clear, complete, and succinct format;

Numerous helpful examples that illustrate strong and effective legal writing as well as common errors to avoid;

A special Legal Documents section that offers tips and strategies for writing letters, memoranda, and briefs (both trial and appellate) a comb binding and conveniently compact size;

A clear organization and uncluttered, two-color page design that highlights important information;

Website resources listed for every topic;

Tips and Strategies in each chapter that hone in on key topics;

Challenge Exercises through which students can test their knowledge;

Quick-reference Table of Contents on the inside front cover and a quick-reference Style Sheet on the inside back cover;

Helpful appendices that include Citation Form (using both Bluebook and ALWD examples), a sample appellate brief, and a section for ESL users. The revised Second Edition includes:

Many new examples;

Current website references throughout;

New sample documents, including new legal memorandum, trial court brief, and all new case brief;

Expanded information on preparing Tables of Authorities. The Aspen Handbook for Legal Writers, Second Edition , is the complete and easy-to-use legal writing reference that provides comprehensive coverage in a surprisingly compact format.