Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing

by William H. Putman, Jennifer Albright

Become the "go to" paralegal at your firm as you prepare for a career in law with Putman/Albright's popular LEGAL RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND WRITING, 5E. This reader-friendly, step-by-step approach shows you how to conduct reliable digital and traditional legal research, analyze the results and write clear memoranda and other legal documents that are well supported. Each chapter begins with an interesting hypothetical scenario and ends by showing you how the chapter�s concepts apply to the scenario. You walk through the legal process as chapters discuss key facts and issue spotting, analysis and counter-analysis, research, secondary sources, citations and writing strong legal briefs and memoranda. Updates show you trusted sources for digital research, while the latest examples, Practice Alerts learning features and optional Cengage Infuse digital resources help you refine skills to stand out as a legal professional in today's tech-driven, competitive job market.

Genres: Law

640 pages, Paperback

First published August 21, 2003

Reviews

[Heather Schoonover · Rating 5 out of 5]

I mean. It's a textbook. It was ok I guess idk.

[Matthew Christopher · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was informational but seemingly incomplete in places. I found myself turning to online resources to fill in the gaps it left in my understanding.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent text on legal writing

[Caroline Wolinsky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Relatively easy to read and helpful in legal writing.

[Kendell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Used this book in my legal research course in college.