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Essential Legal Knowledge and Writing Skills: Foundations of Law for Every Profession - Maryellen Maley

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Essential Legal Knowledge and Writing Skills: Foundations of Law for Every Profession Maryellen Maley ISBN 9781531017132

Essential Legal Knowledge and Writing Skills is designed specifically for students in legal master’s programs, providing the knowledge and skills needed to excel in both academic and professional settings. Drawing on the authors’ combined 30 years of teaching experience and student feedback, this text delivers a practical, accessible foundation in legal studies.

The book covers court and government structures, offering tested tools and strategies for reading and analyzing cases, statutes, and regulations. An ethics chapter highlights potential pitfalls, including issues surrounding the unauthorized practice of law. Recognizing the critical role of writing in professional success, the text devotes three chapters to developing clear, persuasive writing skills, valued by industry leaders across fields.

A strong emphasis on regulations provides guidance for students working in highly regulated sectors, including strategies for researching regulations and submitting comments to agencies to influence industry practice. Essential Legal Knowledge and Writing Skills equips students with a solid understanding of the legal landscape and the ability to communicate effectively about law and business, making it a clear, concise, and foundational text grounded in best practices.

Essential Legal Knowledge and Writing Skills: Foundations of Law for Every Profession Maryellen Maley ISBN 9781531017132, 978-1531017132 & 9781531019396

Authors:
Maryellen Maley
Carol Krueger-Brophy
Frank R. Tortorella