Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing | 4th Edition

William H. Putman, JD/Jennifer R. Albright, JD, LLM

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Designed to prepare future paralegals for careers in law, LEGAL RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND WRITING, Fourth Edition delivers the basics in an easy-to-read, systematic manner. Following a review of the legal process, chapters walk through key facts and issue spotting, analysis and counteranalysis, traditional and online research, secondary authorities and citating, writing briefs and memoranda, and techniques for good legal writing. This popular text also includes scenarios, examples, exercises, and optional MindTap interactive assignments to clarify concepts and give readers practice sharpening their writing skills. And, of course, the fourth edition includes the latest updates from the field—with special attention to electronic research methods using fee-based and other tools—to help paralegals stand out in a tech-driven job market.