College of Law LPC: Skills for Lawyers 2008/2009

Subjects:

Legal Skills and Method, Legal Manuals

Contents:

Writing and Drafting

Introduction to Practical Legal Research

Electronic versus Printed Sources

Getting Started

Researching Case Law

Researching Legislation

Researching European Community Law

The Result of Legal Research

Introduction to Oral Communication Skills

Interviewing and Advising

Negotiation

Advocacy

The practice of law requires not only an understanding of the law but also the skills necessary to put that knowledge into practice. Using helpful real-life examples and practical hints and tips, this text is designed to help prospective practitioners develop the fundamental skills essential to their future careers, namely:-

• Writing and Drafting
• Legal Research
• Interviewing and Advising
• Negotiation
• Advocacy

This new edition of Skills of Lawyers offers an innovative online package to aid students’ practice in the study of each key skill, within the context of the core LPC subjects. Each section has been written by experienced skills tutors and practitioners to ensure problems faced by students and trainees are addressed.

Online material includes:-

• Letters and emails written by practitioners and tutors illustrating common mistakes and guidance on how to avoid them
• Examples of, and guidance on, how to create research trails
• Multiple choice questions to test students’ understanding of the skills needed within the context of the core subjects – offering guidance on how to apply skills to other subject areas
• Frequently asked questions with guidance from both lecturers and practitioners
• Commonly faced problems in each skills area, together with advice on how to overcome these obstacles