Synopsis
Ideal for teaching international lawyers about the U.S.study of law, this coursebook uses a global perspective to put the basic principles of legal reasoning, writing, and research into context.
To effectively teach analysis and communication within the U.S. legal system, the authors present:
material that can be easily adapted to a one-semester or two-semester writing course, using a one chapter/one idea concept
a building-block approach to legal analysis based on the common law each chapter focuses on a key concept that builds on what had been covered in the previous chapter
tailored topical coverage that includes:
a concise introduction to the U.S. legal system, the common law as U.S. precedent, and the anatomy of a U.S. lawsuit
practical guidance for law study in the United States, including how to brief a case for class and other suggestions about the law school classroom
a special chapter on plagiarism, a particularly troublesome aspect of writing for ESL students
instruction on drafting client letters and demand letters, including effective word, phrasing, and structural choices for emphasis
an overview of statutory
interpretation theories
coverage of drafting both fact-based and law-based issue discussions
citation rules, including citing to international and online materials
chapters on the U.S. approach to drafting contracts, emphasizing international transactions
techniques for taking law school examinations
engaging examples and exercises
a glossary of terms
To prepare international lawyers for practice in the U.S. legal system, use the coursebook that employs basic coverage, solid pedagogy, and a multicultural perspective.
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