Legal Analysis and Writing, 2E

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Author: William H. Putman

ISBN-10: 0766862402

ISBN-13: 9780766862401

Category: Interpretation & Construction of Law

An in-depth study of the fundamentals of legal analysis and writing, this book details the operation of elements used in the analysis and writing process. Its contents are national in scope and are designed for practicing legal assistants, first year law students, or those who have taken introductory legal assistant courses. Going beyond the explanations of basic legal principles, elements and tools, the book shows how to apply these principles, especially in difficult areas of legal analysis...

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The goal of this text is to provide paralegal students with in-depth knowledge on the fundamentals of legal analysis and legal writing. Early chapters introduce analytical principles and the legal process, and later chapters cover elements and tools used in the analysis and writing process and offer tips and practice on writing legal research memoranda, court briefs, and legal correspondence. There is emphasis on identifying and stating issues, case law analysis, statutory analysis, and office legal memoranda preparation. This second edition contains Internet resources, new assignments, chapter outlines, and key terms. Putman has been a member of the New Mexico Bar since 1975. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Booknews The goal of this text is to provide paralegal students with in-depth knowledge on the fundamentals of legal analysis and legal writing. Early chapters introduce analytical principles and the legal process, and later chapters cover elements and tools used in the analysis and writing process and offer tips and practice on writing legal research memoranda, court briefs, and legal correspondence. There is emphasis on identifying and stating issues, case law analysis, statutory analysis, and office legal memoranda preparation. This second edition contains Internet resources, new assignments, chapter outlines, and key terms. Putman has been a member of the New Mexico Bar since 1975. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Principles and Authorities. Chapter 2: Introduction to Legal Analysis. Chapter 3: Statutory Analysis. Chapter 4: Case Law & Case Briefing. Chapter 5: Key Facts. Chapter 6: Issue Identification. Chapter 7: Stating the Issue. Chapter 8: Case Law Application. Chapter 9: Counteranalysis. Chapter 10: Legal Writing Process - General Considerations. Chapter 11: Fundamentals of Writing. Chapter 12: Office Legal Memorandum - Assignments, Facts, and Issues. Chapter 13: Office Legal Memorandum - Analysis to Conclusion. Chapter 14: External Memorandums. Chapter 15: Correspondence.

\ BooknewsThe goal of this text is to provide paralegal students with in-depth knowledge on the fundamentals of legal analysis and legal writing. Early chapters introduce analytical principles and the legal process, and later chapters cover elements and tools used in the analysis and writing process and offer tips and practice on writing legal research memoranda, court briefs, and legal correspondence. There is emphasis on identifying and stating issues, case law analysis, statutory analysis, and office legal memoranda preparation. This second edition contains Internet resources, new assignments, chapter outlines, and key terms. Putman has been a member of the New Mexico Bar since 1975. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \