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Index
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Section I
The Design of Legal Reasoning
Chapter 1 · Introduction to Reasoning
Chapter 2 · Reasoning: Deductive, Inductive, and Analogical
Chapter 3 · Language and Relevancy
Chapter 4 · From Reasoning to Writing: Organizing Our Thoughts
Chapter 5 · Sources of Law; Reading and Interpreting Cases
Chapter 6 · Using Cases Effectively
Chapter 7 · Examples of Using Cases in Writing a Memo or Brief
Section II
Predictive Analysis: Designing the Legal Memo
Chapter 8 · The Legal Memo: Preliminary Matters
Chapter 9 · Question Presented and Brief Answer
Chapter 10 · The Facts
Chapter 11 · The Discussion
Chapter 12 · The Conclusion and Authorities Cited
Section III
Persuasive Analysis: Designing the Brief and Oral Argument
Chapter 13 · Introduction to Appellate Advocacy
Chapter 14 · The Appellate Brief
Chapter 15 · Statement of the Case and Facts
Chapter 16 · Standards of Review
Chapter 17 · Questions Presented
Chapter 18 · Argument Headings
Chapter 19 · Summary of Argument
Chapter 20 · The Argument
Chapter 21 · The Other Parts of the Brief
Chapter 22 · The Oral Argument
Section IV
Beginning, Middle, and Ending
Chapter 23 · The Blank Page: Tips on Getting Started
Chapter 24 · Making It Shine: Editing Tips for the Memo and Brief
Chapter 25 · Citation, Quotation, and Style
Chapter 26 · Case Briefing and Sample Analytical Brief of a Case
Chapter 27 · Ethics and Professionalism
Section V
The Basics: Designing Clear and Effective Writing
Chapter 28 · Brevity
Chapter 29 · Artistry: Choosing the Right Words and Phrases
Chapter 30 · Simplicity: Avoiding Confusion
Chapter 31 · Impact: Making Every Word Count
Chapter 32 · Cohesion: The Power of Transitions
Chapter 33 · Style: Writing with Elegance
Section VI
The Samples
Chapter 34 · Court Opinion
Chapter 35 · Legal Memo
Chapter 36 · Lionell's (Appellant's) Brief
Chapter 37 · Walker's (Appellee's) Brief
Chapter 38 · Lionell's Reply Brief
Appendix: Cases Used in Exercises
Index
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