Legal Analysis: The Fundamental Skill

This book guides readers in mastering the skill of legal analysis, which is the key to success in the legal profession. The authors dispel the mystery behind legal analysis by explaining the methodology underlying it. The book provides an overview of the foundations of legal reasoning and teaches the different levels of critical thinking necessary to develop a sophisticated analysis of legal problems. Authors Romantz and Vinson emphasize the importance of applying the law, rather than mechanically memorizing the law or relying too heavily on formulaic analysis. Use of this book will cultivate an understanding of the law and the steps and methods that lead to clear legal analysis and strong writing. The book is a practical and useful learning tool. Legal Analysis covers such topics as statutory and case law analysis, policy, judicial conservatism, and fairness. Keeping in mind that law students and practitioners are pressed for time, this book wastes none of it. A teacher's manual is also available.…