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:
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grammar, style, and usage presented in a clear, complete, and succinct
format
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numerous helpful examples that illustrate strong and effective legal
writing as well as common errors to avoid
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a special Legal Documents section that offers tips and strategies for
writing letters, memoranda, and briefs (both trial and appellate)
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a comb binding and conveniently compact size
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a clear organization and uncluttered, two-color page design that
highlights important information
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website resources listed for every topic
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Tips and Strategies in each chapter that hone in on key topics
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Challenge Exercises through which students can test their
knowledge
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quick-reference Table of Contents on the inside front cover and a
quick-reference Style Sheet on the inside back cover
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helpful appendices that include Citation Form (using both
Bluebook and ALWD examples), a sample appellate brief, and a
section for ESL users
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CD-ROM available to instructors with additional exercises
Updated throughout, the revised Second Edition includes:
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many new examples
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current website references throughout
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new sample documents, including new legal memorandum, trial court
brief, and all new case brief
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expanded information on preparing Tables of Authorities
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additional supplemental exercises on the instructor’s CD-ROM
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.
Section I: The Mechanics of Writing: Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling
Chapter 1. Grammar
Chapter 2. Punctuation
Chapter 3. Spelling
Section II. Features of Effective Legal Writing and Organization
Chapter 4. Features of Effective Legal Writing
Chapter 5. Organization and the Legal Writing Process
Section III. Legal Documents, Legal Conventions, and Legal Writing Blunders
Chapter 6. Legal Correspondence
Chapter 7. Legal Memoranda
Chapter 8. Legal Briefs
Chapter 9. Pleadings and Transactional Documents
Chapter 10. Legal Conventions and Legal Blunders
Section IV. Postwriting Steps and Document Design
Chapter 11. Postwriting StepsChapter 12. Document Design
Appendix A. Citation Form
Appendix B English as a Second Language
Appendix C Sample Appellate Court Brief
Appendix D Answer Keys to Challenges
Appendix E Glossary of Terms
Appendix F Glossary of Usage
Appendix G Sample Case Brief
