Covers formal legal writing (briefs, legal memoranda, judicial opinions) as well as correspondence including emails and letters. Also offers detailed advice on crafting sentences and paragraphs, word choice and other writing skills.
The Grammar and Writing Handbook shows you precisely which rules need to be followed, how to choose the correct words, and the most effective way to structure every sentence to help you compose more persuasive, stronger material that's flawlessly written. The book includes a brief history of the English language, as well as comprehensive information on every thing from singular vs. plural, to composing a legal memorandum.
The Art of Advocacy by Noah A. Messing
Call Number: 2nd Floor: KF250 .M49 2013
ISBN: 1454818387
Publication Date: 2013
Remote Advocacy in a Nutshell
Call Number: Reserve Study, ask at Circulation Desk
Guidance for remote client interactions and court appearances, including tips for building rapport and navigating remote technologies.
Effective Lawyering: A Checklist Approach to Legal Writing and Oral Argument by Austen L. Parrish; Dennis T. Yokoyama
The Force of Logic: Using Formal Logic as a Tool in the Craft of Legal Argument by Stephen M. Rice
Call Number: Lower Level: K213 .R4887 2017
ISBN: 1601566093
Publication Date: 2017
A Lawyer Writes by Christine Coughlin; Joan Malmud Rocklin; Sandy Patrick
Call Number: 2nd Floor: KF250 .C683 2013
ISBN: 1611633974
Publication Date: 2013
Legal writing for the 21st century by Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Call Number: 2nd Floor: KF250 .L45 2009
Publication Date: 2009
Making Your Case by Antonin Scalia; Bryan A. Garner
Call Number: 3rd Floor: KF8870 .S28 2008
ISBN: 0314184716
Publication Date: 2008
Pleasing the Court: Writing Ethical and Effective Briefs by Judith D. Fischer
Call Number: 2nd Floor: KF250 .F53 2011
ISBN: 1594608962
Publication Date: 2011
Skills & values. Lawyering process : legal writing and oral advocacy by David I.C. Thomson, LP Professor and Director, Lawyering Process Program, University of Denver
Call Number: 2nd Floor: KF250 .T49 2013
Publication Date: 2013
Storytelling for Lawyers by Philip N. Meyer
Call Number: Lower Level: K181 .M49 2014
ISBN: 0195396634
Publication Date: 2014
Writing for Law Practice: Advanced Legal Writing by Elizabeth Fajans; Mary Falk; Helene Shapo
Call Number: Class Reserve: KF250 .F353 2015
ISBN: 1609304446
Publication Date: 2015
2nd Edition (2010) is available for general checkout. Located on 2nd Floor: KF250 .F353 2010
Writing for Litigation by Kamela Bridges; Wayne Schiess
Call Number: 2nd Floor: KF250 .B75 2011
ISBN: 1454802731
Publication Date: 2011
Contract and Other Transactional Drafting
Legal Drafting in a Nutshell
Call Number: Reserve Study, ask at Circulation Desk
Covers contract drafting, legislation drafting, rules of interpretation and drafting mechanics and tips. Older editions on 2nd Floor at KF250 .H343
Online self-paced interactive lessons with sample questions on primary and secondary resources for a variety of jurisdictions. Villanova Law students and faculty should contact Lori Corso (lori.corso@law.villanova.edu) to request the access code.