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Decoding Canadian Legal Research, Writing, and Conventions

Dr. Kellinde Wrightson
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Decoding Canadian Legal Research, Writing, and Conventions: A Guide for Internationally Trained Lawyers, is an essential resource for internationally trained lawyers seeking to work in Canada. It bridges common gaps in legal research and writing knowledge arising from foreign legal education and legal systems. It provides readers with the necessary cultural context as well as the foundation and skills to write effectively for the Canadian market.
 
Part 1 of the text introduces readers to the Canadian legal market, with a focus on the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) and the NCA system and licensing processes. Part 2 then explores legal research and writing, highlighting skills such as writing a memorandum of law, answering problem-based law exam questions, and writing skills unique to legal workplaces in Canada. Finally, Part 3 provides in-depth information on drafting effective cover letters and resumes, interviewing with Canadian employers, and preparing for the articling system.
 
This resource was written specifically for internationally trained lawyers and is a companion text to The Comprehensive Guide to Legal Research, Writing & Analysis, 4th Edition.

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ISBN
978-1-77462-429-6
Page Count
282
Publisher
Emond Publishing
Publication Date
March 2024
Status
Available
Tags
Law School Other

  • In-depth introduction to Canadian legal research and writing styles and methods.

  • Dedicated chapters on drafting memoranda of law, case briefs, and other vehicles for legal communication.

  • Practical tips on resume creation and job interviewing in Canada.

  • Figures, tables, and learning objectives boxes integrated into the text.

PART 1: Understanding the Landscape
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Cultural Differences and ITLs in Canada
Chapter 3: What the Study of Common Law in Canadian Law Schools Looks Like and How It Differs from Other Countries
Chapter 4: Cultural Context and Why Legal Research and Writing Is a Requirement of Lawyer Competency in Canada
Chapter 5: The Doctrine of Precedent as the Foundation Stone for Common Law Legal Research and Writing

PART 2: Legal Research and Writing Through an International Lens
Chapter 6: How to Understand and Use Legal Research Databases and Other Sources
Chapter 7: Problem-based Thinking as the Starting Point for LRW
Chapter 8: The Case Brief
Chapter 9: The Memorandum of Law
Chapter 10: Facta/Appellate Briefs, Briefs of Argument, Mediation Briefs, and Opinion Letters
Chapter 11: Pleadings
Chapter 12: Writing Skills in the Law Workplace
Chapter 13: Knowledge as Property

PART 3: Last Words
Chapter 14: What Now?

Conclusion
Appendix A: Legal Research Plan
Bibliography
Index

Chapter 1: Introduction

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