Legal Reasoning, Research, and Writing for International Graduate Students (4th edition)

Legal Reasoning, Research, and Writing for International Graduate Students helps readers understand and approach legal research and writing assignments the way attorneys do in the United States. Chapters are short and clear, and repeat the major points to aid, in particular, LL.M. candidates who are not native English speakers. A methodology of research and writing in preparing legal documents is presented, and reasoning and writing methods are based on standard IRAC analysis used by many instructors. To allow instructors to discuss citation requirements as they become needed, citation format information is integrated into the text. Most of the exercises in each chapter can be done on the Web as well as in the law library, with either commercial or non-commercial websites. Key Features: An example of rule synthesis based on the simple Soccer close memo example that had been included in the third edition Updated the chapter on the use of technology in the court system and by practicing attorneys, and how both changing technology and economic changes are affecting the legal profession in the United States. New, straightforward, and very effective way for students to outline essay exam questions. "Legal Reasoning, Research, and Writing for International Graduate Students, Fourth Edition, helps international students understand and approach legal research and writing assignments the way law students and attorneys do in the United States. With a comparative perspective, Professor Nedzel introduces the unique and important features of the American legal system and American law schools. Using clear instruction, examples, visual aids, and practice exercises, she teaches practical lawyering skills with sensitivity to the challenges of ESL students." --publisher's description United States Common Law --introduction To American Legal Research And The Federal System -- Legal Reasoning And Objective Legal Writing -- The Legal Process --the Research Process -- Researching And Updating Case Law -- Researching And Interpreting Constitutions, Statutes, Regulations, And International Law -- Reqriting And Style -- The Technological Revolution In Law -- Advanced Objective Writing -- Persuasive Writing -- Drafting Contracts. Nadia E. Nedzel, J. D., Ll.m., Southern University Law Center. Includes Bibliographical Referances And Index. "Legal reasoning, research, and writing for international graduate students provides valuable assistance for international students who need to understand and approach legal research and writing assignments the way attorneys do in the United States."--Jacket