Bahrych, Lynn.

Legal writing in a nutshell Legal writing by Lynn Bahrych. - 4th ed. - St. Paul, MN West c2009. - xxiv, 359 p. 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Basic principles of legal writing -- Large-scale organization -- Small-scale organization: paragraphs, paragraph blocks, and transitions -- Sentence design -- Language in the legal setting -- Punctuation and grammar -- Individual writing analysis -- Research memoranda and letters to clients -- Argumentative memoranda and persuasive writing -- Writing for a lay audience.

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Legal composition
Law--Language.--United States

KF250 / .B34 2009