Legal Writing Skills

A guide to writing essays and answering problem questions

Steve Foster author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pearson Education Limited

Published:16th Jan '19

Should be back in stock very soon

Legal Writing Skills cover

This book offers essential guidance for law students to enhance their writing skills. Legal Writing Skills is a practical resource for academic success.

Strong writing skills are crucial for success in a law degree. Legal Writing Skills is filled with practical tips and advice to help you research, write, and present your assignments with clarity and confidence. The book emphasizes the importance of effective communication in the legal field, guiding you through the nuances of legal writing.

Within its pages, you will discover top tips for answering problem questions, an explanation of what law lecturers mean by 'critical analysis', and how to incorporate this into your essays. Furthermore, Legal Writing Skills provides practical advice on developing analytical and critical writing skills, enhancing legal reasoning, and conducting thorough legal research.

The book also includes real-life examples of sample writing, complete with commentary, illustrating what constitutes a strong piece of written work and highlighting common pitfalls to avoid. With numerous examples demonstrating how to apply the principles outlined in the book to your own writing, Legal Writing Skills is an essential resource for any law student looking to improve their writing abilities and succeed academically.

ISBN: 9781292251097

Dimensions: 214mm x 138mm x 20mm

Weight: 480g

400 pages

5th edition