Legal Analysis: The Fundamental Skill
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Book Overview
The second edition of Legal Analysis, the Fundamental Skill, continues to teach students the critical skills of legal reasoning. This popular book is a practical and clear guide that explains the many ways lawyers analyze the law. The authors demystify legal analysis by examining the foundations and methodology of legal problem solving and by discussing the different levels of critical thinking necessary to develop effective legal arguments. The book emphasizes the importance of applying the law as opposed to relying excessively on formulaic methods of analysis. New to the second edition, the book examines rule-based reasoning and the implicit rule; deductive analysis and resolving statutory ambiguity; case-law reasoning and inductive analysis; the role of policy in legal argument; and the structure and variations of legal argument and CREAC. New examples and exercises are also included.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1594602794
ISBN13:9781594602795
Release Date:February 2009
Publisher:Carolina Academic Press
Length:158 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Great resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I read this book twice in my first four weeks of law school and I believe it is a helpful resource for a first year law student. The book is well organized and easy to read. The authors do not simply present information, but include exercises at the end of each chapter to help students reinforce materials presented. The book does not waste any space, it is very concise and to the point. I think I've learned more from this book than from some assigned textbooks for my legal methods class. The authors present a structural writing technique for legal writing (CREAC), but also include a wealth of additional useful information. It teaches students fundamental techniques of legal analysis that students need to succeed in law school. Additionally, for first year law students, who have not employed legal writing before, this book is very helpful in all aspects. I think the authors definitely had the right audience in mind when they wrote the book. Many first year law students can benefit by investing their time and money in this book.
Excellent Resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I have been in practice for six years and I wish I had this book when I was a first-year law student. It's concise yet packed full of information. Legal analysis is a difficult skill for law students and this book expertly helps unravel some its mysteries. I bought the book for a newer associate at my firm and he loves it. In fact, his writing and analysis has improved dramatically. I read the CREAC chapter with particular interest. I learned that I naturally draft legal documents in the CREAC format; so it certianly applies to practice. If more lawyers (and judges) adopted the CREAC format, we'd all benefit. Thank you.
Awsome book for law students
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I struggled my first year learning how to write legal memos, and my Professor was no help. Someone suggested that I read this book and it was a life saver. It clearly explains how to write both an objective and persuasive memo. It teaches you how to structure paragraphs and layout the memo. The book also has full examples of both an objective and persuasive memo, which you can use as a guide. It also explains how to write a clear and precise law exam. My grades and legal writing improved substantially because of this book; it also helped prepare me for my summer associate positions. I still use the book today improve my writing and I suggest it to any law student struggling with legal writing or writing exams. I think for any law student this book should be on your shelf.
A Keeper!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I just finished my first year of law school and this book made it MUCH MUCH easier!!! Finally, a book that makes a dull topic not only interesting, but interactive!!! Job well done!! A must for anyone starting law school or needs to know the ins of legal research and writing! Bravo!
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