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Neumann (law, Hofstra University) presents a textbook on writing various types of legal documents that serves also as a way to learn logic skills. He first explains American law and the basics of legal deduction, gives an overview of judicial decisions and statutes, and discusses how to brief a case.

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The empirical study of law, legal systems and legal institutions is widely viewed as one of the most exciting and important intellectual developments in the modern history of legal research. Motivated by a conviction that legal phenomena can and should be understood not only in normative terms but also as social practices of political, economic and ethical significance, empirical legal researchers have used quantitative and qualitative methods to illuminate many aspects of law's meaning, operation and impact. In the 43 chapters of The Oxford Handbook of Empirical Legal Research leading scholars provide accessible and original discussions of the history, aims and methods of empirical research about law, as well as its achievements and potential. The Handbook has three parts. The first deals with the development and institutional context of empirical legal research. The second - and largest - part consists of critical accounts of empirical research on many aspects of the legal world - on criminal law, civil law, public law, regulatory law and international law; on lawyers, judicial institutions, legal procedures and evidence; and on legal pluralism and the public understanding of law. The third part introduces readers to the methods of empirical research, and its place in the law school curriculum.

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Yelin and Samborn offer solid mastery of legal research and writing in one course through their thoroughly tested handbook. This text coaches students through every step of the research and writing process - with extra attention To The crucial writing skills students often lack. This edition incorporates examples, expert writing tips, and updated online research tools, bringing students' proficiency right up To The level of today's most advanced law offices. Fine-tuned and polished through extensive student and instructor feedback, Yelin and Samborn's handbook will be one the most useful books your paralegal students will ever own. The Paralegal's Definitive Guide to Professional-Level Research and Writing... Complete coverage of research tools and strategies shows students how to locate and develop case materials in an efficient research process using both traditional and new electronic sources Step-by-step instruction on the writing process coaches students through each stage of legal writing, from prewriting strategies to revising, covering the IRAC method, legal memoranda, letters, and more Extensive reference features and pedagogy support the entire research and writing process, with examples, exhibits, exercises, practice tips, and ethics alerts - plus, detailed subheads for quick access to topics. This New 2003 Edition Now Offers.... The latest electronic resources and techniques including complete instruction on rapid research using Lexis, Westlaw, and Loislaw, and more. Updated and revised coverage now features a streamlined section on secondary sources..plus, many new exhibits, examples, writing tips, and practice exercises an updated citation appendix covers both the Bluebook And The ALWD Citation Manual. A new skills-based Student Workbook available with the text, gives students extensive practice in professional-level research and writing - now with new online sources and exercises.

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An Introduction to Empirical Legal Research introduces empirical methodology in a legal context, explaining how empirical analysis can inform legal arguments; how lawyers can set about framing empirical questions, conducting empirical research, analysing data, and presenting or evaluating the results.