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Practical Guide to Lawyering Skills

Practical Guide to Lawyering Skills

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Legal skills are an essential part of undergraduate and postgraduate law degrees, and this fourth edition provides an accessible and practical guide to developing these skills. The authors draw on their experience to cover written communication, mediation, opinion writing, drafting, advocacy, interviewing, negotiation, and legal research, and the text considers the professional and ethical context of legal practice. Diagrams and flow charts help to explain and develop each skill, and each chapter ends with suggestions for further reading.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 348 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc


Legal skills are an increasingly significant component of undergraduate law degrees and postgraduate vocational law courses. This thoroughly revised fourth edition maintains its commitment to presenting the theory and practice of these skills in a user-friendly and practical manner.

The authors, with extensive teaching and legal experience, have crafted a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses the core skills taught on both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These skills encompass written communication, mediation, opinion writing, drafting, advocacy, interviewing, negotiation, and legal research.

In addition to imparting theoretical knowledge, the text delves into the professional and ethical dimensions of legal practice, offering insights into the legal services landscape and providing valuable career advice. Diagrams and flow charts serve as helpful tools for explaining and developing each skill, while each chapter concludes with suggestions for further reading.

A Practical Guide to Lawyering Skills is an indispensable resource for all undergraduate and vocational law students aspiring to excel in the twenty-first century legal profession. It equips them with the essential skills required to work effectively with law and thrive in their chosen careers.

Weight: 574g
Dimension: 241 x 167 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815347040
Edition number: 4 New edition

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