A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy (Coursebook Series) [paperback] Beazley, Mary Beth [Feb 01, 2002]

A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy

BEAZLEY, MARY BETH

Aspen Pub

Recognized by instructors nationwide as the book that shows students how to get from a blank page to a finished product, A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO APPELLATE ADVOCACY has been revised, refined, and updated for its Second Edition.
 This accessible paperback earned its success in the classroom by: 
<li>providing a complete introduction to the techniques and process of writing appellate briefs </li>
<li>presenting class-tested materials and ample illustrations that are both accessible and teachable </li>
<li>emphasizing the process approach to writing, beginning with large-scale issues like content and organization, moving to smaller-scale issues like signals to the reader, and ending on the smallest-scale concerns of format and polishing methods </li>
<li>using numerous annotated examples -- both good and bad -- of legal writing from briefs, with commentary on the point each example is illustrating </li>
<li>including in the appendices four sample briefs with annotations that identify strengths of the brief and/or why the writer chose a particular technique </li>
<li>teaching students how abstract formulas (IRAC, CREXAC, etc.) can be effective in legal writing by having them identify whether certain elements have been included in a document and giving concrete advice on how to use formulas </li>
<li>encouraging students to critique their own work and improve their final draft by using the self-graded draft The Second Edition is strengthened by: 
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<li>including format and function information about dispositive motion memos (such as motions to dismiss or for summary judgment), along with a sample motion memo </li>
<li>refining the discussion of the use of authority to help students better understand what a citation means </li>
<li>improving the discussion of CREXAC to facilitate easier comprehension of how to use formulas to write effectively </li>
<li>adding the concept of 'user' to complement the concept of 'reader' and explaining the needs of both groups </li>
<li>supplying more information on identifying a theme for the argument </li>
<li>including tips on citing to web pages and citing to unpublished opinions</li>

Legal Education

Aspen Law & Business

Aspen Publishers

Mary Beth Beazley s highly regarded A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy, Third Edition, is a comprehensive student-focused guide to writing appellate briefs. Written in an understandable, direct writing style, this concise paperback s effective structure centers on a four-point approach to writing and breaks each point down into key elements that are then treated in-depth. This accessible paperback: <ul>
<li> provides a complete introduction to the techniques and process of writing appellate briefs </li> <li> emphasizes the process approach to writing, beginning with large-scale issues such as content and organization, moving to smaller-scale issues such as signals to the reader, and ending on the smallest-scale concerns of format and polishing methods </li> <li> includes an appendix with four sample briefs with annotations that identify strengths of the brief and/or why the writer chose a particular technique </li> <li> shows students how to effectively use abstract formulas such as IRAC or CREXAC when they are writing </li> <li> teaches students how to revise and improve their work by using the self-graded draft </li> </ul>
 Improvements to the updated Third Edition include: <ul>
<li> Chapters have been reorganized to separate motion briefs from appellate briefs to allow professors to assign focused readings more easily </li> <li> The section on standards of review for a motion to dismiss has been updated to reflect Supreme Court decisions in Twombly and Iqbal </li> <li> Enhanced and refined discussions of: <ul>
<li> How to write effective topic sentences arguing that a rule does or does not apply to the case </li> <li> Using introductory material effectively to set the stage for the argument </li> <li> How to "harvest" arguments from non-mandatory courts </li> <li> How and where to deal with opponent's arguments </li> </ul>
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 A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy, Third Edition, offers practical advice with specific techniques that encourages students to develop new skills and greater confidence.

Mary Beth Beazley’s highly regarded A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy is a comprehensive student-focused guide to writing appellate briefs. Written in an understandable, direct writing style, this concise paperback’s effective structure centers on a four-point approach to writing and breaks each point down into key elements that are then treated in-depth. New to the Fifth Edition: <ul>
<li>New bullets at the end of each chapter reviewing major takeaways</li> <li>Expanded coverage of research advice in Chapter 3, including discussion on Boolean searches</li> <li>A new chapter on using statutes in briefs, covering</li> <li>Reading statutes effectively</li> <li>Making statutory interpretation arguments</li> <li>Research techniques for statutory interpretation arguments Professors and students will benefit from:
</li> <li>Student-friendly writing that is easy to read and understand</li> <li>Annotated examples – both good and bad – that help students understand why certain methods are effective</li> <li>Chapters on effective use of cases and statutes that address common problems experienced by students</li> <li>Numerous formulas that make learning and remembering easy:</li> <li>Creac</li> <li>Formula for effective topic sentences</li> <li>Formula for effective case descriptions</li> <li>""Template"" formula for effective signals to the reader</li> </ul>
Teaching materials include: <ul>
<li>Powerpoints with effective examples and teaching notes</li> <li>Self-grading guidelines and examples of self-grading of effective and ineffective legal writing</li> </ul>

A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy (Aspen Coursebook Series)

Wolters Kluwer

Buy a new version of this textbook and receive access to the Connected eBook on CasebookConnect, including: lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities, plus an outline tool and other helpful resources. Connected eBooks provide what you need most to be successful in your law school classes. The original process-based text for teaching students how to write a brief, A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy illuminates each step with clear, specific guidance and annotated examples of both good and bad writing that illustrate how it's done. &nbsp; A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacyis the original process-based persuasive writing text. With her trademark specificity and clarity, author Mary Beth Beazley explains each step in the process of writing a legal brief, using annotated good and bad examples that illustrate how it's done. Recognizing the needs of neophyte legal writers, the text offers formulas such as CREAC that students can use to write sound arguments, effective case descriptions, and thesis sentences. In addition, Chapter 4, "Facing the Blank Page", offers solutions for addressing procrastination; Chapter 14 provides thorough coverage to prepare students for Moot Court Competitions, with helpful advice for communicating productively with teachers, mentors, and moot court coaches. Now a Connected eBook, A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacyoffers a host of supportive resources and materials on CasebookConnect, such as sample briefs and motions, guidance on brief writing style and citation, and reference material for court rules and related sources. New to the Sixth Edition: <ul> <li>Updated to reflect changes in law school and practice in response to the COVID pandemic, with detailed guidance on how to participate in online oral arguments</li> <li>Streamlined to ensure that the text remains succinct and timely through successive editions</li> <li>Recall and Review self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter</li> </ul> Professors and students will benefit from: <ul> <li>Annotated examples of both good and bad legal writing</li> <li>End-of-chapter summaries and Recall and Review questions</li> <li>Balanced coverage of legal reasoning, rhetoric, and skills</li> <li>Generous fund of resources on CC, including additional sample documents, exercises, and other pedagogical materials</li> <li>Four-part process for writing a brief: 1) prewriting (research, analysis, outline); 2) writing (first draft); 3) revising (second draft); 4) polishing (final draft)</li> <li>Uses humor and interesting examples to engage and teach, for example...</li> <li>Uses "phrase-that-pays" instead of "key terms" to remind students to focus on the specific language in controversy when they analyze legal rules</li> <li>Uses "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" to explain how to make connections between the various points in their arguments.</li> </ul>

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A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy (Aspen Coursebook Series)

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