| The Guide to U.S. Legal Analysis and Communication Contributor(s): McGregor, Deborah B. (Author), Adams, Cynthia M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1454841567 ISBN-13: 9781454841562 Publisher: Aspen Publishing OUR PRICE: $182.88 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Legal Education - Law | Communications - Law | Legal Services |
| Dewey: 340.071 |
| LCCN: 2014047513 |
| Series: Aspen Coursebook |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7" W x 9.9" (1.70 lbs) 522 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Written primarily for the international lawyer studying law in the United States, this text introduces students to legal analysis and communications used in U.S. legal practice. The book begins with overviews of the U.S. government and court system, the U.S. common law system and the civil litigation process., laying a foundation for understanding the rest of the course. Through clear explanatory text and numerous exercises, The Guide to U.S. Legal Analysis and Communication provides instruction on the types of written and oral communications that international lawyers are most likely to engage in with U.S. lawyers. Topics covered are: drafting an objective legal analysis; writing persuasively and drafting court documents; expository writings, such as client letters, demand letters, and e-mail communications; conducting an oral argument to a court; and properly citing to legal authorities. Key New Features
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