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Jill Barton

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Jill Barton is a law professor and author of three books on legal writing. A former journalist, she has published thousands of news articles for The Associated Press and other news organizations. She currently serves as a professor and the legal writing director at the University of Miami School of Law. Her latest book, The Supreme Guide to Writing, was published by Oxford University Press and details her findings in a five-year study of the U.S. Supreme Court. She also co-authored The Handbook for the New Legal Writer, a popular law school textbook now in its third edition, that aims to demystify the process of legal writing and inspire beginning and experienced legal writers.

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	The Handbook for the New Legal Writer (Aspen Coursebooks) by Jill Barton (Goodreads Author), Rachel H. Smith 3.85 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2014 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Supreme Guide to Writing 4.89 avg rating — 9 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

by James McBride (Goodreads Author)

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