Legal Writing by Design A Guide to Great Briefs and Memos

Name: Legal Writing by Design A Guide to Great Briefs and Memos
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ISBN: 9780890899106

ISBN-10: 089089910X

ISBN-13: 9780890899106

Edition: 2000

Authors: Teresa J. Reid Rambo, Leanne J. Pflaum

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Book details

List price: $45.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 676
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English



The Design of Legal Reasoning


Introduction to Reasoning


Reasoning: Deductive, Inductive, and Analogical


Language and Relevancy


From Reasoning to Writing: Organizing our thoughts


Reading and Interpreting Cases


Using Cases in Writing a Memo or Brief


Examples of using Cases in Writing a Memo or Brief


The Basics: Designing Clear and Effective Writing


Brevity


Artistry: Choosing the Right Word or Phrase


Simplicity: Avoiding Confusion


Impact: Making Every Word Count


Cohesion: The Power of Transitions


Style: Writing with Elegance


Designing the Legal Memo


The Legal Memo: Preliminary Matters


Question Presented and Brief Answer


The Facts


The Discussion


The Conclusion and Authorities Cited


Designing the Brief


Introduction to Appellate Advocacy


The Appellate Brief


Statement of the Case and Facts


Standards of Review


Questions Presented


Argument Headings


Summary of Argument


The Argument


The Other Parts of the Brief


Oral Argument


Beginning, Middle, and Ending


The Blank Page: Tips on Getting Started


Making It Shine: Editing Tips for the Memo and Brief


Sample Analytical Brief of a Case


Ethics and Professionalism: The Practice of Law


The Samples


Court Opinion


Legal Memo


Lionell's (Appellant's) Brief


Walker's (Appellee's) Brief


Lionell's Reply Brief