Legal Reasoning, Research, and Writing for International Graduate Students (5th Edition) – ePub

Legal Reasoning, Research, and Writing for International Graduate Students, 5th Edition, (ePub/PDF) is designed to help international students grasp the fundamentals of legal reasoning and writing as practiced by law students and attorneys in the United States.

Through a concise and straightforward approach, Professor Nedzel introduces the distinctive features of the American legal system and U.S. law schools. Using clear explanations, examples, visual aids, and practice exercises, she equips students with practical legal skills while acknowledging the challenges faced by ESL learners.

New in the Fifth Edition:

* Simplified examples and exercises
* Complete chapters dedicated to contract drafting and scholarly writing
* Updated citation coverage to reflect the 21st edition of The Bluebook
* New flowcharts provide a concise and visual summary of each chapter
* Five chapters focused on reasoning and writing, including exam preparation, legal memoranda, and rewriting techniques
* A streamlined presentation makes the material even more accessible. Chapters are short, direct, and focused.
* Three thoroughly revised chapters on legal research, encompassing non-fee legal research and the influence of technology on the practice of U.S. law.

Benefits for Professors and Students:

* Research exercises primarily utilize internet-based resources
* Practical skill-building exercises integrated into every chapter
* Discussions on plagiarism and U.S. law school honor codes
* Short, clear chapters that reiterate key points to enhance comprehension
* Charts and summaries serve as valuable learning aids and reference tools
* Explanations of practical skills assume no prior knowledge of the American legal system
* An integrated approach to proper citation format, with explanations and instructions provided within context
* Clear introductions to writing hypothetical-based exams, legal memoranda, contract drafting, and scholarly articles
* A comparative perspective that informs readers about the unique characteristics of American law compared to civil law, Islamic law, and Asian traditions
* Essential U.S. law school skills explained immediately: case briefing, creating a course outline, time management, comprehending citations, and writing answers to hypothetical exam questions.

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