Foundations of Legal Research and Writing
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Foundations of Legal Research and Writing by Carol Bast
A resource for paralegals. It tackles the ever-evolving areas of computer-assisted research and Cyber law, in addition to traditional legal research, analysis, and writing. It also includes detailed case excerpts, samples, tips, and discussions that illustrate the many perils of inadequate research and poor legal writing.
1Law and Sources of Law. 2. Legal Reasoning and Analysis. 3. Secondary Sources and Finding Tools. 4. The Judicial Branch and Cases. 5. Primary Sources: Constitutions, Statutes, Court Rules, and Administrative Law. 6. Citators. 7. Overview of the Research Process and Ethical Considerations. 8. Computer-Assisted Legal Research. 9. Introduction to Legal Writing. 10. Fundamentals of Writing. 11. Transmittal Letter and Client Opinion Letter. 12. Writing Contracts. 13. Pleadings. 14. Law Office Memo. 15. Memorandum of Law. 16. Appellate Brief. Appendices.
Carol M. Bast is Associate Professor in the Department of Legal Studies at the University of Central Florida. She has won several professional awards, frequently presents at legal and academic conferences, and is an active member of the American Society of Writers on Legal Subjects and the Legal Writing Institute. Her many published works include articles on legal research, legal writing, eavesdropping, and wiretapping, as well as Foundations of Law and Florida Courts, a textbook. Carol Bast earned an M.B.A. from University of Central Florida, a Ph.D. in Spanish from University of Florida, and a J.D. from the New York Law School. Margie Hawkins is a librarian with national law firm Holland & Knight LLP, and has expertise in computer-assisted legal research and the Internet. A member of the American Association of Law Libraries (A.A.L.L.) and the Orange County Bar Association, she also served on the Advisory Committee for the Valencia Community College Paralegal Studies Program for more than fourteen years. Ms. Hawkins received her Masters of Library and Information Science degree from the University of South Florida, and is a member of Beta Phi Mu, the international library and information science honor society. She holds undergraduate degrees in History and Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781133278290 |
| ISBN 10 | 1133278299 |
| Title | Foundations of Legal Research and Writing |
| Author | Carol Bast |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Delmar Cengage Learning |
| Year published | 2012-06-22 |
| Number of pages | 624 |
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