Opinion Writing and Case Preparation. ISBN 9780199657353 from Practitioner Books

Opinion Writing and Case Preparation equips trainee barristers with the tools and techniques they need to identify, analyse, and present convincing legal arguments, and gives a thorough grounding in the skill of writing opinions. With its systematic approach to legal research and fact management, the manual provides trainee barristers with an efficient and reliable method for preparing a client's case. The fundamental qualities of effective writing are also clearly identified and explained, helping you develop this essential skill. Particular care is taken to guide you through the appropriate ways of writing opinions in a variety of contexts.

PART 1 - LEGAL RESEARCH ; 1. Preparation: a forensic skill ; 2. Introduction to practical legal research ; 3. Legal research methods and techniques ; 4. Legal resources for the practitioner ; 5. Using electronic research tools ; 6. Researching words and phrases ; 7. Reading and interpreting a case ; 8. Practical legal research: a summary ; 9. Legal sources for the practitioner: a bibliography ; PART 2 - FACT MANAGEMENT ; 10. Overview of a civil case ; 11. Anatomy of a criminal case ; 12. The fact management process ; 13. Presentation for the practitioner: The C.A.P. approach in action ; 14. Dealing with figures ; 15. Communication and information technology use in case preparation and presentation ; PART 3 - OPINION WRITING ; 16. Words and the barrister ; 17. Qualities of good writing ; 18. Plain English ; 19. Opinion writing ; 20. The use of law in an opinion ; 21. Getting started ; 22. Advice on evidence in a civil case ; 23. Advice on evidence in a criminal case ; 24. Checklist for opinion writing skills

Author(s)	By The City Law School.
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN	9780199657353
Format	Paperback
Pages	384
Published in	United Kingdom
Published	16 Aug 2012
Availability	Available

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