Legal Writing and Analysis in a Nutshell, 6th Edition
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Description
This book provides a five-step guide to clear, precise, and effective legal writing and analysis for law students, other legal writers, and experienced lawyers. The guide includes keys to writing legal memoranda and briefs, organizing analysis, crafting clear and concise sentences, using legal language accurately, using grammar and punctuation properly, and writing persuasively using classical rhetorical techniques. The book describes a method for analyzing and improving individual writing style. It also includes new material on using inclusive language and how to effectively and appropriately use the assistance of Artificial Intelligence for legal documents and new sample legal documents in the Appendix to illustrate effective writing techniques.
ISBN
9798892097116
Publication Date
8-2025
Document Type
Book
Publisher
West Academic Publishing
Keywords
Lawyering Skills, Legal Drafting
Disciplines
Legal Writing and Research
Recommended Citation
Lynn Bahrych & Lauren E. Sancken,
Legal Writing and Analysis in a Nutshell, 6th Edition,
(2025).
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.law.uw.edu/faculty-books/104