Opinion Writing and Case Preparation

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Oxford University Press
26 July 2024

Legal skills & practice; Legal profession: general

Opinion Writing and Case Preparation equips trainee barristers with the tools and techniques they need to identify, analyse, and present convincing legal arguments, and gives a thorough grounding in the skill of writing opinions.

With its systematic approach to legal research and fact management, the manual provides trainee barristers with an efficient and reliable method for preparing a client's case. The fundamental qualities of effective writing are also clearly identified and explained, helping you develop this essential skill. Particular care is taken to guide you through the appropriate ways of writing opinions in a variety of contexts.

By: The City Law School
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 8th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 293mm, Width: 208mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 888g
ISBN: 9780198923640
ISBN 10: 0198923643
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 26 July 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Legal Research 1: Preparation: a forensic skill 2: Introduction to practical legal research 3: Legal research methods and techniques 4: Legal resources for the practitioner 5: Using electronic resources for research 6: Researching words and phrases 7: Reading and interpreting a case 8: Practical legal research: a summary 9: Legal sources for the practitioner: a bibliography Fact Management 10: Overview of a civil case 11: Anatomy of a criminal case 12: The fact management process 13: Presentation for the practitioner: the CAP approach in action 14: Dealing with figures 15: Communication and information technology use in case preparation and presentation Opinion Writing 16: Words and the barrister 17: Qualities of good writing 18: Plain language 19: Opinion writing 20: The use of law in an opinion 21: Getting started 22: An illustration of the opinion writing process 23: Advice on evidence in a civil case 24: Advice on evidence in a criminal case 25: Checklist for opinion writing skills

This manual is edited by Nigel Duncan, Professor Emeritus of Legal Education, The City Law School, and Allison Wolfgarten, Barrister, former Senior Lecturer, The City Law School

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