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Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals, Tenth Edition

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  • Deborah E. Bouchoux
Series / Aspen Paralegal Series
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776 pages
Publication Date
2024-02-01
Edition
Tenth Edition
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Table of contents
Preface

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Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals emphasizes the skills and issues that paralegals encounter in practice. Thoroughly up to date, the Tenth Edition continues to combine clear text with visual aids, writing samples, tips, and pointers. Designed specifically for paralegal students, Deborah Bouchoux's classroom-tested approach teaches cutting-edge research skills, writing style, and proper citation form to equip students with an essential skill set and well-founded confidence.

The author's logical and comprehensive approach enhances students' understanding. Part I covers Primary Authorities, Part II discusses Secondary Authorities, and Part III covers the basics of Legal Writing. In addition, Bouchoux integrates writing strategies into each research chapter to demonstrate the link between the two processes. The text thoroughly explains proper citation form and updating/validating legal authorities. The Legal Writing section includes samples of legal writing, such as letters, a court brief, and a legal memorandum.

New to the Tenth Edition:
  • Significant focus on newer technologies available to legal researchers such as Lexis+ Brief Analysis, Westlaw Edge's Quick Check, and more.
  • Coverage of the use of analytics tools now used by legal professionals, such as Lexis+ Context.
  • An entirely new section in Chapter 11 on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal research.
  • Expanded section on techniques to achieve gender-inclusive language.
  • A new section in Chapter 15 on using tech tools such as ProWritingAid, BriefCatch, WordRake, NoRedInk, and Cooley GO to improve writing.
  • A new section on texting and confidentiality issues in Chapter 16.
  • A completely revamped and expanded discussion on e-memos in Chapter 17.
  • Revised throughout with new ethics alerts and updated figures.
  • All new Research Questions and Internet Legal Research Assignments included in each chapter.
Professors and students will benefit from:
  • Clear pedagogy designed to enhance the accessibility of the material.
  • Targeted and ample exercises help students learn how to use a wide range of research sources.
  • Charts and practice tips, updated for this edition, help students apply what they have learned.
  • Thorough coverage of electronic research with chapters on both Internet research and fee-based services.
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About the authors
Deborah E. Bouchoux
Instructior
Georgetown University

Deborah E. Bouchoux is a licensed attorney with more than twenty-five years of experience in legal education. She has taught at various universities, including the University of San Diego, Marymount University, and George Washington University. For the past 15 years, she has been an instructor in the Paralegal Studies Program at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where she teaches a variety of subjects, including Legal Research and Writing, Advanced Writing Seminar, and Business Organizations.

Her publications include the following texts:

  • Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals

  • Business Organizations for Paralegals

  • Fundamentals of Business Organizations for Paralegals

  • Intellectual Property for Paralegals

  • Protecting Your Company’s Intellectual Property

  • Cite Checker: A Hands-On Guide to Citation Form

  • Cite-Mate (a guide to citation form)

  • The Practical Paralegal: Strategies for Success

  • Aspen Handbook for Legal Writers

Ms. Bouchoux has spoken on a variety of legal topics at private law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and various government agencies, including the Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the U.S. Tax Court. She is a frequent speaker for the National Capital Area Paralegal Association and has been nominated for its Annual Recognition Award. Ms. Bouchoux was in private practice for more than twenty years, practicing in the fields of corporate and intellectual property law and served as in-house counsel for a technology company in northern Virginia. Ms. Bouchoux graduated magna cum laude with her B.A. in American Studies from San Diego State University and summa cum laude with her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law.

Product Information
Edition
Tenth Edition
Publication date
2024-02-01
Copyright Year
2024
Pages
776
Connected eBook with Study Center + Paperback
9781543847581
Connected eBook with Study Center (Digital Only)
9798889063223
Subject
Legal Research , Legal Writing
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