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Takes students through the process of legal writing step-by-step, from preparation to completion to taking things to the next level Chapter overviews and closing summaries Worked examples Practical exercises and activities Tip boxes Appendix materials...

Improving access to justice has been an ongoing process, and on-demand justice should be a natural part of our increasingly on-demand society. What can we do for example when Facebook blocks our account, we're harassed on Twitter, discover that our...

Conflict is inevitable, in both deals and disputes. Yet when clients call in the lawyers to haggle over who gets how much of the pie, traditional hard-bargaining tactics can lead to ruin. Too often, deals blow up, cases don't settle, relationships fall...

Mooting offers a comprehensive examination of mooting and advocacy, combining both theoretical and practical aspects. This definitive guide will equip you with a complete grasp of mooting from the initial preparatory stages through to advocacy in the...

Is it possible to win your case before arriving at court? The author, a practising barrister for over thirty years, believes a highly focused approach to your written advocacy - correspondence, written negotiation, Part 36 offers and skeleton arguments,...

In this practical "how to" guide, Bjarne P Tellmann, General Counsel draws upon more than 20 years of leading top legal organisations to provide a structured plan for upgrading your legal team in an age of disruption. The challenge: In an era of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845861674Author Dale McFadzeanFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Discovery PressPublisher Dundee University Press Ltd

Property Law is the perfect companion to guide the reader through the intricacies of the conveyancing process. Drawing on the author's considerable experience of legal practice, and suitable for use on courses with either a residential or a commercial...

Covering all aspects of the client interview, Conference Skills is designed to help trainee barristers develop the key written, interpersonal, and case-work skills required to conduct successful client conferences. Special attention is devoted to skills...

Archbishop Wulfstan of York (d. 1023) was a powerful clergyman and the most influential political thinker of pre-Conquest England. An advocate for the rights and privileges of the Church, he authored the laws of King Aethelred and King Cnut in prose that...

Focusing on the argumentative, narrative, and descriptive style found in legal briefs and judicial opinions, The Elements of Legal Style (second edition) will be a thought provoking examination of effective argumentation in law.About the AuthorBryan A...

There are two kinds of knowledge law school teaches: legal rules on the one hand and tools for thinking about legal problems on the other. Although the tools are far more interesting and useful than the rules, they tend to be neglected in favor of other...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908867247Author Jonathan BallFormat PaperbackPage Count 214Imprint Footsteps PressPublisher Footsteps PressDimensions(mm) 178mm * 254mm * 11mm

Adopting a highly practical approach, Remedies is designed to help trainee barristers identify appropriate remedial relief for their clients, and calculate damages where necessary. Remedies fully prepares trainee barristers for practice with coverage...

This book analyses the key skills that a lawyer needs to handle a case effectively, a topic that is not covered coherently in any other book. At a time of rapid and wide-ranging change in the delivery of legal services, the current edition involves a...

Historians have long recognized that members of the lower branch of the legal profession, the ancestors of the modern solicitors, played an important part in early modern English society, but difficulties in establishing their identities and recovering...

'A must read for anyone who wants to understand not only our media, but power in Britain' - OWEN JONES, author The Establishment 'Top court reporting' - NICK DAVIES, THE GUARDIAN Go behind the doors of Court 12 of the Old Bailey for what was billed...

This might be news: success as a twenty-first century solicitor is not dependent on your technical aptitude alone. Sorry.As well as the basic requirements of understanding and applying the law superbly, you are also now expected to master a whole suite...

During any period of change, the winners are those that are able to adapt in a changing environment and it is becoming clear that the firms that are doing well, have a small number of characteristics in common. They have: * a clear strategic focus that...

New to English law? Need to know how rules are made, interpreted and applied? This popular and well-established textbook will show you how. It simplifies legal method by combining examples with an account of rules in general: the who, what, why and how...

It its first two editions The Winning Brief explained the art of effective writing in 100 concise, practical, and easy-to-use tips, proving that the key to writing well is to understand the judicial readership. This third edition of Bryan A. Garner's...

In the updated, fourth edition of this classic text which has been translated into over a dozen languages, constitutional scholar and Columbia Law School professor E. Allan Farnsworth provides a clear explanation of the structure and function of the U.S...

A high level of English remains essential for any lawyer wishing to work internationally, but transferring language skills from the classroom to the workplace can be challenging. This book shows non-native, English speaking lawyers how to apply their...

This well-respected and highly regarded book provides straightforward coverage of all aspects of law and police procedure that affect the community at large. It is comprehensive, easy to understand, and suitable for all readers, including those with no...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908258274Author Derek HalbertFormat PaperbackImprint University of Chester PressPublisher University of Chester Press

This widely acclaimed legal bestseller has provoked a tidal wave of debate within the legal profession, being hailed as an inspiration by some and as heresy by others. Susskind lays down a challenge to all lawyers, and indeed all those in a professional...

The Legal Brain is an essential guide for legal professionals seeking to understand the impact of chronic stress on their brain and mental health. Drawing on the latest neuroscience and psychology research, the book translates complex scientific concepts...

This book deals with the real practicalities of getting results in the magistrates' court. It looks at who's who at court and who holds what information, where forms are kept and how to fill them in.About the AuthorJames Welsh is a practicing Barrister...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913715397Format PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint Law Brief PublishingPublisher Law Brief Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911035251Author Bettina BrueggemannFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Law Brief PublishingPublisher Law Brief Publishing

When the first edition of this student work was published some eight years ago transnational commercial law, introduced as a postgraduate course at the University of Oxford in 1995, was taught at a relatively small number of law schools. Since then the...

Analysing statutory law alongside case-law examples of the law in practice, students and practitioners of environmental law will gain a rounded understanding of the issues in the jurisdiction of Scotland. This includes an exploration of the contribution...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781939506030Author Brian K JohnsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint Crown King BooksPublisher Crown King BooksWeight(grams) 381gDimensions(mm) 226mm *...

The 1984 explosion of the Union Carbide chemical plant in Bhopal, India was undisputedly one of the world's worst industrial disasters. Some have argued that the resulting litigation provided an "innovative model" for dealing with the global distribution...

This practical guide to developing leadership skills in policing examines the qualities that make up a good leader, providing a variety of examples of good leadership approaches in various policing contexts. Police organisations are increasingly...

Conveyancing is designed for trainee solicitors studying applied land law on the Professional Practice Course in Ireland and will also be of benefit to practitioners. The manual offers complete coverage of all the knowledge needed when practising...

Everything you need to enter the exciting field of legal mediation To be an effective mediator, it's essential to possess the ability to take control of animated situations, offer advice, and facilitate discussion-all the while remaining neutral without...

The definitive guide to clinical legal education, bridging theory and practice. Clinical Legal Education offers a comprehensive introduction to clinical legal education, covering the principles of access to justice, professional legal ethics, and...

The number one best-selling legal skills guide, covering all the practical and academic skills a student needs throughout their studies. Legal Skills is the essential text for students new to law, helping them make the transition from secondary education...

Select Legal Topics is a compendium of legal journal articles covering a wide spectrum of topics in the fields of criminal law, evidence, civil procedure, family law, labor and employment law, civil rights, tort law, and federal procedure. For example,...