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Legal Research

by William H. Putman
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Overview

This text is a rare and in-depth teaching tool covering every phase of the LEGAL RESEARCH process, including how to avoid wasted time and duplication of effort. Multiple examples, illustrations, and more assignments based on real life cases are contained in the text aiding in the instructor's teaching and the student's understanding of the concepts and principles taught in the chapters. The clearly presented, step-by-step treatment of material ensures that readers will understand all the facts, insights and knowledge presented to conduct effective and efficient LEGAL RESEARCH. A list of web sites complements the books content.

Synopsis

This text is a rare and in-depth teaching tool covering every phase of the legal research process, including how to avoid wasted time and duplication of effort. Multiple examples, illustrations, and more assignments based on real life cases are contained in the text aiding in the instructor's teaching and the student's understanding of the concepts and principles taught in the chapters. The clearly presented, step-by-step treatment of material ensures that readers will understand all the facts, insights and knowledge presented to conduct effective and efficient legal research. A list of web sites complements the books content.

About the Author, William H. Putman

William Putman received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law and has been a member of the New Mexico Bar since 1975. For ten years he was an instructor in the Legal Assistant Studies Program at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the Paralegal Studies Program at Santa Fe Community College, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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"One of the greatest strengths of this text is its readability. The lessons are communicated in a clear fashion, language is appropriate for a freshman learner, and there is no intimidation through use of legalese that is so often present in paralegal textbooks."

"This textbook is a guide and a great depth reference to legal research."

"This book is a winner in helping so many confused entry level, even law clerks understand what it takes to perform good legal research and why it is so crucial that the research is on point."

Book Details

Published
October 1, 2009
Publisher
Cengage Learning
Pages
453
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781428357013

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