By Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, Mike Maughan, Marc

Description

* Closely adhering to the Law Society\\\\\\\'s \\\\\\\'Written Standards\\\\\\\', the text encourages students to take the study of skills seriously throughout their LPC and ensures that they are equipped with the guidance needed to pass their assessments

* The text makes full use of examples, diagrams, and exercises, emphasizing to students the practical application of the skills covered so that they are fully prepared for practice

* Self-test questions with answers included at the back of the book enable students to assess their own knowledge and understanding, allowing them to discover at an early stage any areas of weakness

* A glossary of IT terms is featured in an appendix to ensure students are equipped with the technical vocabulary they will need when they qualify

New to this edition

* The chapters on drafting and research have been revised to include greater reference to IT and online databases, ensuring that material takes current working practices into consideration and better prepares students for life in practice

* Lecturers are able to test their students on their skills knowledge using the updated test bank of multiple choice questions, enabling lecturers to assess whether students are reaching the required standard in all skills

Lawyers\\\\\\\' Skills takes into account the \\\\\\\'Written Standards\\\\\\\' published by the Law Society. It addresses all the skills that are integral to the modern solicitor\\\\\\\'s practice. The text introduces students to the theory underpinning these skills and is supported by reflective exercises and examples from practice. Importantly, the methodology employed allows students to continue their learning beyond the Legal Practice Course. Each chapter contains a clear statement of learning outcomes and the text is interspersed with questions and exercises designed to encourage and facilitate learning. Chapter summaries, tables, flowcharts, and practical examples are also used extensively throughout. The text places skills in the context of the general ethical and client care principles which govern modern legal practice. This guide is essential reading for all students and a useful reference course for practitioners.

Online Resource Centre

The book is supplemented by an Online Resource Centre featuring a test bank of multiple choice questions which can be used by lecturers to assess their students\\\\\\\' understanding of each topic.

Readership: Trainee solicitors studying on the Legal Practice Course; recently qualified practitioners.

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Interviewing and advising

3. Legal writing

4. Drafting legal documents

5. Legal research

6. Practical problem-solving

7. Negotiation

8. Advocacy and the solicitor

10. Managing your workload

11. Continuing your learning

Authors, editors, and contributors

Julian Webb, Professor of Legal Education, School of Law, University of Warwick,

Caroline Maughan, Lecturer in Law, University of the West of England,

Mike Maughan, Senior Lecturer, Gloucestershire Business School,

Marcus Keppel-Palmer, Lecturer in Law, University of the West of England, and

Andy Boon, Professor and Dean of the School of Law, University of Westminster

Published Year: 2007 Format: Paper Back ISBN: 978-0-19-921218-7 Publisher: Oxford University Press No of Pages: 234 Our Price: £ 27.99 Reviews: 0 reivew(s).

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