Opinion writing and case preparation / The City Law School.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2024.

8th edition

202370

Legal composition.

Legal opinions.

Law -- Language.

Part I: Legal Research

1. Preparation: a forensic skill

2. Introduction to practical legal research

3. Legal research methods

4. Legal resources for the practitioner

5. Using electronic resources for research

6. Researching words and phrases

7. Reading and interpreting a case

8. Practical legal research: a summary

9. Legal sources for the practitioner: a bibliography

Part II: Fact Management

10. Overview of a civil case

11. Anatomy of a criminal case

12. The fact management process

13. Presentation for the practitioner: the CAP approach in action

14. Dealing with figures

15. Communication and information technology use in case preparation and presentation

Part III: Opinion Writing

16. Words and the barrister

17. Qualities of good writing

18. Plain language

19. Opinion writing

20. The use of law in an opinion

21. Getting started

22. An illustration of the opinion writing process

23. Advice on evidence in a civil case

24. Advice on evidence in a criminal case

25. Checklist for opinion writing skills.

Opinion Writing and Case Preparation equips trainee barristers with the tools and techniques they need to identify, analyse, and present convincing legal arguments, and gives a thorough grounding in the skill of writing opinions. With its systematic approach to legal research and fact management, the manual provides trainee barristers with an efficient and reliable method for preparing a client's case. The fundamental qualities of effective writing are also clearly identified and explained, helping you develop this essential skill. Particular care is taken to guide you through the appropriate ways of writing opinions in a variety of contexts. - Publisher's website.

Previous edition 2022.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780198923640

xiv, 378 pages ; 30 cm