Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing - Softcover

Putman, William H.; Albright, Jennifer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1133591906 ISBN 13: 9781133591900

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2013

Synopsis

Comprehensive yet easy to understand, the third edition of LEGAL RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND WRITING teaches the fundamentals in a hands-on, step-by-step format that is designed to build confidence. With coverage of key topics such as research analytical principles, legal research, legal analysis, and legal writing, this popular book covers the information readers need to know in order to find, access, apply, and analyze legal materials. Numerous hypotheticals, examples, and exercises clarify material and give readers additional opportunities for practice. In addition, the third edition includes the most up-to-date information in the field, with special attention given to electronic research programs such as WestlawNext, LexisNexis interface, Shepard's online, and Westlaw's KeyCite.

About this title

About the Author:

William Putman is a lawyer and former instructor in the programs for Legal Assistant Studies at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque and Paralegal Studies at Santa Fe Community College. A member of the New Mexico Bar since 1975, he received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law.

Jennifer Albright was an instructor and the Director of the Paralegal Studies and Judicial Studies programs at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque. She is currently adjunct faculty in Legal Assistant Studies at Phoenix College. Jennifer received her Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law and her LLM from Arizona State University. She a been a member of the New Mexico Bar since 1999.

Review:

"Putman provides more detailed discussion of the legal research, analysis and writing process, with specific examples as illustrations in each chapter. This is very helpful in illustrating the basic concepts to students in a practical manner."

"The author's writing style is well-suited to the material in the test. The author explains clearly and logically the material. This subject matter can be dry and confusing, but the author sets it out clearly and in a manner that is easy for the student to grasp. This is a strength of the text that is not shared by many legal research and writing texts."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1133591906
• ISBN 13: 9781133591900
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 704