Study Aids, Strategies & Exam Prep: Legal Research and Writing

Hypotheticals and easy to read explanations.

Covers all primary and major secondary sources including state and international materials. Older editions available on the 2nd Floor at KF240 .C66

Older editions in Study Aids First Floor at KF240 .O57

Chapters cover a range of topics including how to think like a lawyer including a visual method for legal analysis and a method for briefing a case. Also includes exam taking tips

Overview of authorities, components of legal communication, grammar and structure and a brief research primer

Click Listen to view full playlist of topics including: Conventions of Legal Writing-Genres of the Legal Writer, The Paradigm, Predictive vs Persuasive Analysis (Parts IV and V), The Conclusion, Topic Sentences in Explanation, Topic Sentences in Application, Clarity and Readability, Point Headings, Large Scale Organization of the Discussion, and Issue Statement-Question Presented.

Click Watch Video to view a full playlist of topics including: Conventions of Legal Writing-Genres of the Legal Writer, The Paradigm, Predictive vs Persuasive Analysis (Parts IV and V), The Conclusion, Topic Sentences in Explanation, Topic Sentences in Application, Clarity and Readability, Point Headings, Large Scale Organization of the Discussion, and Issue Statement-Question Presented.

Hypotheticals and easy to read explanations. Older editions available in First Floor Study Aids and on 2nd Floor at: KF250 .L398

Older editions available on the 2nd Floor at KF250 .S68

Online self-paced interactive lessons with sample questions on a variety of legal research and writing topics. Villanova Law students and faculty should contact Lori Corso (lori.corso@law.villanova.edu) to request the access code.