College of Law LPC: Skills for Lawyers 2009/2010

Subjects:

Legal Skills and Method, Legal Manuals

Contents:

Part I WRITING AND DRAFTING

WRITING AND DRAFTING

Part II PRACTICAL LEGAL RESEARCH

INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL LEGAL RESEARCH

ELECTRONIC VERSUS PRINTED SOURCES

GETTING STARTED

RESEARCHING CASE LAW

RESEARCHING LEGISLATION

RESEARCHING EUROPEAN COMMUNITY LAW

RESEARCHING FORMS AND PRECEDENTS

THE RESULT OF LEGAL RESEARCH

Part III ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

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 for Lawyers 2009/10has been thoroughly revised and now includes a range of self-test exercises and case studiy examples. Most sections have been expanded and ethical points highlighted with the aim of making the book as practical as possible.