All books · 5th Edition

Just Briefs: Preparing for Practice - 5th Edition - Laurel Currie Oates

by Laurel Currie Oates

ISBN: 9798894107677
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
Edition: 5th Edition

Condition

Brand New $83.99

$83.99 for the Fall 2026 semester · prepaid return label included

Prepaid return label included

Secure checkout

Condition guaranteed or your money back

Description

Just Briefs: Preparing for Practice 5th Edition Laurel Currie Oates ISBN 9798894107677

Just Briefs: Preparing for Practice, Fifth Edition offers a proven, step-by-step method for drafting persuasive motion and appellate briefs, as well as delivering effective oral arguments. Through extensive examples, the book guides students in developing strong arguments and a clear case theory, choosing an effective organizational structure, presenting facts, issues, and legal authority in the client’s favor, and responding to opposing arguments. It also includes annotated samples of briefs both supporting and opposing motions for summary judgment, along with appellate briefs addressing federal issues.

What’s New in the Fifth Edition:

Expanded and updated guidance on using bias-free language throughout the text
New discussion and practical advice on the use of Generative AI in legal writing education and legal practice
Updated and revised sample briefs

Benefits for Professors and Students:

The authors’ signature clear, step-by-step instructional approach
Practical examples of motion and appellate briefs
Strategies for delivering effective oral arguments
Federal rules and sample federal briefs, especially useful for moot court participants
Practice Pointers that provide real-world guidance for writing persuasive legal briefs

Just Briefs: Preparing for Practice 5th Edition Laurel Currie Oates ISBN 9798894107677, 979-8894107677, 9798894107684

Authors:
Laurel Currie Oates
Anne Enquist
Jeremy Francis
Amanda Maus Stephen

Rental Terms

Return by December 28, 2026 for Fall 2026 rentals.

Late Fees: Books returned after the semester deadline accrue a weekly late fee of about 10% of the book's Brand New price, for each copy that is overdue. The rent you have already paid counts toward the book's replacement value (its Brand New price), so late fees stop once your rent plus late fees reach it. That replacement value is the most a rental can ever cost you. We email a reminder 48 hours before any charge, and any late fees are charged to the payment method you save at checkout.
Damage Fees: Books returned damaged beyond normal classroom wear may be assessed a damage fee, capped at the book's replacement value (its Brand New price). Any damage fees are charged to the payment method you save at checkout after we inspect the returned book.
Return Shipping: Returning your book is free with no deduction if it reaches us by your semester return date, or after it's already overdue. Print a prepaid label (USPS or UPS, whichever is cheaper for your package) from your account's My Rentals page. Returning it EARLY, before your semester return date, deducts a 15% restocking fee and the label cost from your refund, the same as cancelling a shipped rental for a refund.
30-Day Cancellation: Changed your mind? Cancel an active rental within 30 days of your order from My Account → My Rentals. Cancel before your book ships and it’s free; once it has shipped, we refund the rental price minus a 15% restocking fee and the return label cost, released once we receive your book. Shipping is non-refundable.

Read the full rental policy

You might also need

Students also rent these.