The Legal Research and Writing Handbook A Basic Approach for Paralegals (Aspen Paralegal Series), 9th Edition

With clear explanations, examples, and visual aids, The Legal Research and Writing Handbook offers complete coverage of a complex subject in a student-friendly, accessible text. In this thoroughly updated new edition, Yelin and Samborn continue to keep pace with legal research, citation, and technology in today's law firms. This practical text focuses on efficient research processes and techniques for both traditional and electronic sources, along with step-by-step instruction through each stage of the legal writing process, from prewriting strategies, to revising. The authors provide in-depth coverage of the IRAC method, as well as how to write legal memoranda and legal correspondence. Throughout, the text focuses on the practical skills paralegals need to know. The text is enhanced with examples and visual aids, expert writing and practice tips, hands-on exercises, ethics alerts, up-to-date web resources, and easy-to-navigate page design. Excellent exercises are provided to reinforce student learning.
New to the Ninth Edition
Coverage of electronic resources is updated and expanded, reflecting how paralegals do research today. Includes new and expanded coverage of Online Topical Classifications Systems and Researching Statutes Online.
Thoroughly updated, with latest information on research sources and methods
Streamlined chapter on Research Strategy, focused on how paralegals conduct research today
New and refreshed exhibits
Revised exercises in each chapter
Professors and students will benefit from
Thoughtful revision that reflects how paralegals do research today
Detailed discussion of how to use legal authorities in legal communications and how to synthesize them and present them to attorneys.
Exhibits, practical tips, updated exercises, and web resources in every chapter.
Excellent pedagogy for students includes Net Notes, Ethics Alerts, and Practice Pointers included throughout
Examples that provide useful models for students
Subheadings provide quick access to topics
Helpful appendix on Citation


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