From the distinguished authors of the popular Legal Writing Handbook, Fourth Edition, comes this clear and focused treatment of briefs, in the authors’ effective step-by-step writing style.
Developed from the coverage on briefs from the authors’ successful Legal Writing Handbook, this text includes:
- focused coverage on how to write briefs
- helpful examples of trial and appellate briefs
- how to present an effective oral argument
- straightforward, step-by-step exposition
- a detailed Teacher’s Manual
- a valuable author website resource, featuring:
- materials on effective teaching
- sample class plans
- PowerPoint slides
- Suggested brief problems
- an on-line diagnostic exam—available to professors who adopt the text
Designed to complement any comprehensive legal writing coursebook, Just Briefs, Second Edition, provides clear and focused coverage of the writing techniques unique to creating effective briefs.
