A favorite among successful students, and often recommended by professors, the unique Examples & Explanations series gives you extremely clear introductions to concepts followed by realistic examples that mirror those presented in the classroom throughout the semester. Use at the beginning and midway through the semester to deepen your understanding through clear explanations, corresponding hypothetical fact patterns, and analysis. Then use to study for finals by reviewing the hypotheticals as well as the structure and reasoning behind the accompanying analysis. Designed to complement your casebook, the trusted Examples & Explanations titles get right to the point in a conversational, often humorous style that helps you learn the material each step of the way and prepare for the exam at the end of the course.*
How to use this book
Transitioning to legal writing
Overview : office memos
Choosing authority
Interpreting statutes
Organizing the discussion
Constructing a rule
Stating and explaining the rule
Applying the law : fact-based analysis
Applying the law : analogical analysis
Applying the law : policy analysis
Writing the introduction to the discussion (or argument)
Writing the question presented (objective)
Writing the brief answer
Writing the facts
Overview : motions and briefs
Handling standards of review
Developing a theory of the case and themes
Writing point headings and subheadings
Making persuasive arguments
Making persuasive counterarguments
Writing the summary of the argument
Writing a persuasive fact statement
Writing the question presented (persuasive)
Overview : revising and rewriting
Fixing awkward sentence structure
Starting paragraphs powerfully
Writing concisely to stay within the word count or page limit
Bringing it together : transitions and coherence
The writer's life : where to go from here