Legal writing can be challenging for many reasons. The language is complex, the concepts are even more complex, and you will be expected to manipulate both the language and the complex while adhering to specific writing formats.
But there is help available.
The Legal Studies Boxed Set contains the three Alison Plus Guides to Writing for the three types of legal documents most legal studies and paralegal students will have to write: demand letters, case briefs, and internal legal memos. Each document type has different challenges and goals, but now one collection makes all three writing guides available in one boxed set.
Here are each of the three writing guides contained in this boxed set.
Book One: A+ Guide to Legal Demand Letters
Table of Contents:
How to Use This Booklet
The Example Scenario
Step One: Letter Mechanics
A Special Note About Tone
Step Two: Define the Relationship
Step Three: State the Facts Giving Rise to the Claim
Step Four: Present Any Necessary Law
Step Five: Present the Demand
Step Six: Close With a Deadline
Example Demand Letter
Step Seven: The Final Check
The First Layer: Revising Out Loud
The Second Layer: Sentence Triage
The Third Layer: “Find” Searches
The Fourth Layer: The Fine Points
Appendix: Legal Citation Tips
Cases
Statutes and Regulations
Constitutions
Book Two: A+ Guide to Internal Legal Memos
Sections of the Memo:
Heading
Questions Presented
Short Answer
Facts
Table of Authorities
Discussion
Conclusion
Book Three: A+ Guide to Legal Case Briefs
Sections of the Brief:
Procedural History
Facts
Issue
Holding
Rationale
