Legal Education

With Point Made, legal writing expert Ross Guberman throws a life preserver to attorneys, who are under more pressure than ever to produce compelling prose. What is the strongest opening for a motion or brief? How to draft winning headings? The answers are "more science than art," says Guberman, who has analyzed stellar arguments by distinguished attorneys to develop step-by-step instructions for achieving the results you want. In addition to all-new examples from the original 50 advocates, this second edition introduces eight new superstar lawyers

We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the most expert professionals struggle to master the tasks they face. Longer training, ever more advanced technologies - neither seems to prevent grievous errors. But in a hopeful turn, acclaimed surgeon and writer Atul Gawande finds a remedy in the humblest and simplest of techniques: the checklist.

Are you setting out on the ambitious journey of integrating into a new culture, seeking to optimize your opportunities for success in pursuit of the American Dream, searching for the ultimate guide to thrive in your new environment, or looking for material for community building? Your quest concludes here! Introducing the Ultimate Essential Guide for New Tagalog Speaking Immigrants to the U.S.—your compass to confidently navigating American life's complexities. Welcome to your new beginning—where opportunity meets preparation!

Unlock your potential as you step right into the immersive and comprehensive world of "Basic Paralegal: Practice & Procedure." Written by the accomplished and multidisciplinary professional Joseph E. (Joey) Sapp, this book is sure to serve as a sturdy launchpad into the legal stratosphere. You know that urge you've been feeling to excel in the legal field, right? There's a strong chance that this book is precisely where that journey begins. And once you get a taste of the nuanced wisdom packed into this robust guide, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it. Imagine yourself learning ...

This is the first volume of distinguished historian Dumas Malone's Pulitzer Prize-winning six-volume work on the life and times of Thomas Jefferson. Based on a myriad of sources, it covers Jefferson's ancestry, youth, education, and legal career; his marriage and the building of Monticello; the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and the Notes on Virginia; his rich, fruitful legislative career; his highly controversial governorship; and his early services to the development of the West.

"Master Legal Vocabulary & Terminology" provides a structured framework under which law students, lawyers and other law professionals can significantly improve their knowledge of legal vocabulary and terminology. You will be taken through the main vocabulary and grammar structures in commercial contracts and allowed to practice them through highly targeted vocabulary and grammar activities, which aim to develop, not only your lexical and grammatical skills, but also your confidence and overall competence within international legal settings.

Ya dominaste el idioma más difícil de todos—el coraje. Ahora es momento de añadir el inglés que transforma los desafíos diarios en oportunidades para que tu familia prospere. Cada inmigrante lleva dos historias: las luchas que solo nosotros entendemos, y los triunfos esperando desplegarse. Este libro las une con el inglés exacto que necesitas para los momentos más importantes de la vida.

This is a book that EVERYONE can learn from! Although set in the context of the legal field, there are far more practical applications in every aspect of life. Read just a few of the short entries in the Sample and you'll definitely want to read more. Mark R Matthews earned his Juris Doctorate degree at the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University; he then passed the Bar (on the first try) in California. After working with a few small law firms (including his own) handling mostly business-related issues (management and litigation, he transitioned into teaching Law School (...

(Annotated: Contains background information and historical context, as well as extensive analysis of the work and its current application to legal education, not found in the original text. Adds explanatory notes where appropriate to update legal terms and references from the original.) Written over 80 years ago, but highly relevant today, THE BRAMBLE BUSH remains one of the books most frequently and strongly recommended for students to read when considering law school, just before beginning its study, or early in the first semester. Its first edition began as a collection from a series of ...

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your Law School Admission Test (LSAT). The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on the LSAT. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. There are quizzes and key takeaways sections following each chapter to review questions commonly tested and drive home key points.

Readability, aesthetics, and argumentation are intertwined. Ryan McCarl shows how litigation documents that are easier and more pleasant to read are more likely to persuade judges and other busy readers. The book also discusses parts of legal writing that many guides overlook, including sentence mechanics, writing technology, and typography.

Are you a law student struggling to master Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code? You're in the right place with this comprehensive review quiz book! With over 50 thought-provoking questions, this book will test your understanding of the UCC's provisions on secured transactions, including security interests in personal property, perfection and priority rules, and debtor default and enforcement remedies. Each question is designed to challenge your knowledge and analytical skills, making this book an ideal study aid for your final exams and the bar exam. So why wait? Grab your copy today ...

Are you prepared to ace the LSAT and guarantee a place in a prestigious law school? Take a look at "LSAT Crash Course: A Concise Simplified Summary of What You Need to Know to Pass the LSAT Exam with Flying Colors [Official Test Prep for 2024-2025]." This extensive manual is intended to give you all the tools you need to be successful, organized in an understandable and practical manner.

As with any specialized field, the language and terminology used in the legal profession can be complex and specific. Without a solid grasp of legal terminology, it can be difficult for law students to understand the material they are studying, communicate effectively with their professors and classmates, and ultimately practice law with confidence. Vocabulary for Law Students will increase your ability in these areas with legal words of varying difficulty.

Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author Harper Samuels developed the Bar Exam Essay Rules & MBE Study Guide! It contains hundreds of practice questions and reviews all essential concepts found on the exam from all categories of the exam. You can listen to wherever life takes you!

This LSAT Question and Answer Edition from the Davidson's is a premier audiobook crafted to elevate your preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). This guide is designed for aspirants who aim to excel in all aspects of the LSAT, including Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and the Writing Sample.

In 1974, the Supreme Court issued a momentous decision: In the case of Milliken v. Bradley, the justices brought a halt to school desegregation across the North, and to the civil rights movement’s struggle for a truly equal education for all. How did this come about, and why? In The Containment, the esteemed legal scholar Michelle Adams tells the epic story of the struggle to integrate Detroit schools—and what happened when it collided with Nixon-appointed justices committed to a judicial counterrevolution.

FREEDOM * LIBERTY * CITIZENSHIP Have you ever felt that something about the American story doesn’t add up? In this bold and eye-opening book, Kelby Smith of HIS Advocates takes you on a journey to uncover the deeper truth behind what it truly means to be an American. Not the version sold to you by mainstream media or taught in public classrooms, but the foundational identity rooted in state Citizenship. We have unalienable GOD given rights that are still obtainable to this day. Through personal stories, historical insight, and courageous questioning, this book explores the difference ...

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your Multistate Bar Examination or MBE. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on the MBE.

Are you truly ready to conquer the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), or are you just hoping for the best? The MBE is known for its complexity, tricky fact patterns, and intense time pressure. Whether you're a first-time bar taker or a repeater, success requires more than memorization, it demands strategy, skill, and deep legal insight. This comprehensive MBE practice book is your ultimate companion for mastering the exam and boosting your confidence.