Putman W.H. Legal Analysis and Writing for Paralegals

3rd edition. — Delmar Cengage Learning, 2008. — 544 p. — ISBN: 1418080926.Legal Analysis and Writing, third edition, provides the student with in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of legal analysis and writing, the operation of the elements of the fundamentals in the analysis and writing process, and the manner in which the process guides and assists the student in the production of a finished product, such as an interoffice research memorandum. The text is national in scope and designed for students who have completed introductory legal assistant courses. The focus of the text is on the legal analysis and writing process.The text is divided into three sections, the first of which presents an overview of the analysis process and the basic legal principles involved in that process. The second section provides in-depth coverage of the elements and tools used in the analysis and writing process, while the third section focuses on the application of the principles presented in the previous sections. It also addresses the drafting of legal correspondence, legal research memoranda, and court briefs. This complete text is enhanced by such features as a corresponding website, a student activity CD, online references, key points, and examples.Introduction to Analytical Principals and the Legal Process
Introduction to Legal Principles and Authorities
Introduction to Legal Analysis
The Specifics of Legal Analysis
Statutory Analysis
Case Law and Case Briefing
Key Facts
Issue Identification
Stating the Issue
Case Law Application: Is a Case on Point
Counteranalysis
Legal Writing
The Writing Process for Effective Legal Writing
Fundamentals of Writing
Office Legal Memorandum Assignment: Issues and Facts
Office Legal Memorandum: Analysis to Conclusion
External Memoranda - Court Briefs
Correspondence
Appendices
Court Opinions Referred To In The Text 407
Appellate Court Brief 460
Overview Of Legal Citation 487
Glossary
Index