The UNB Law Library has many books on legal writing, including texts on writing in plain language, writing law exams, persuasive writing, and more.
To search for books at UNB Libraries, use UNB WorldCat. UNB WorldCat contains records of materials held at the Harriet Irving, Science and Forestry, Engineering, Hans W. Klohn, and Law libraries.
Plain language is writing that anyone can easily read and understand, regardless of education and/or background. To avoid "legalese" in your writing, take a look at the following texts. Note that plain language legal writing is also addressed in many of the books in Legal Writing – General.
Need help preparing a persuasive argument? The following books can help you boost your skills. Note that persuasive/strategic writing is also addressed in many of the books in Legal Writing – General.
Legal documents have their own writing style. The following guides to legal writing, editing, and style can help you improve your writing. Note that legal style, editing, grammar, etc., are also addressed in many of the books in Legal Writing – General.
Need help preparing a memo, factum, or other court document? The following resources can help! Note that preparing court documents is also addressed in many of the books in Legal Writing – General.
In addition to books, check the rules for the court you're writing for. These rules will outline the format, content, etc., of court documents, procedures to follow, and may also provide forms you can use.
Writing law exams and papers for the first time can be intimidating. Prepare yourself with the following resources.
Going to court? Competing in a moot? Make sure you have an effective argument! The following books can help you prepare for the big day. Note that preparing an effective oral argument is also addressed in many of the books in Legal Writing – General.
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