Bouchoux Deborah E. Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals

8th edition. — Wolters Kluwer, 2017. — 776 p. — (Aspen Paralegal Series). — ISBN 978-1454873358.This is a revision of noted author Deborah Bouchoux's market-leading legal research and writing text for paralegal students. This clear, well-organized text is designed specifically for paralegal students, offering a comprehensive overview of research and writing skills, reinforced by illustrations and exercises. Part I covers Primary Authorities, Part II discuses Secondary Authorities, and Part III covers the basics of Legaal Writing. The Legal Writing section includes samples of legal writing, such as letters, a court brief, and a legal memorandum, though throughout the book, Bouchoux integrates writing strategies into each research chapter to demonstrate the link between the two processes. In addition, there is thorough coverage of electronic research, including a chapter on internet research as well as fee-based services such as Lexis Advance and Westlaw. Additional tips on how to effectively use electronic resources are also included throughout the text. Bouchoux thoroughly explains proper citation form and updating/validating legal authorities.Legal Research:Primary Authorities
Finding the Law
The Federal and State Court Systems
Statutory Law
Case Law and Judicial Opinions
The Use of Digests, Annotated Law Reports, and Words and Phrases
Legal Research: Secondary Authorities and Other Research Aids
Encyclopedias, Periodicals, Treatises, and Restatements
Miscellaneous Secondary Authorities
Legal Citation Form
Updating and Validating Your Research
Special Research Issues
The Digital Library: Lexis Advance, Westlaw, and Nonprint Research Sources
E-Research: Legal Research Using the Internet
Overview of the Research Process
Legal Writing
Back to Basics
Strategies for Effective Writing
Legal Correspondence
Legal Memoranda
Legal Briefs
Postwriting Steps