Lawyers' SkillsPub Date : 2019-06-27DOI: 10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0005
Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, M. K. Palmer, A. Boon
{"title":"5. Legal research","authors":"Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, M. K. Palmer, A. Boon","doi":"10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0005","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter discusses the skills needed to carry out legal research. It covers understanding the importance of legal research; establishing an overall strategy in undertaking legal research; using primary sources; doing library-based research; analysing the problem; reviewing the subject matter; searching primary and secondary sources; updating the search; using online databases; and reporting the results of research.","PeriodicalId":258850,"journal":{"name":"Lawyers' Skills","volume":"94 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126235440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lawyers' SkillsPub Date : 2019-06-27DOI: 10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0006
Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon
{"title":"6. Practical problem-solving","authors":"Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon","doi":"10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0006","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter discusses the skills needed for practical problem-solving. It focuses on understanding the importance of a problem-solving strategy for effective practice; using a variety of problem-solving techniques; and developing an effective risk-management strategy for one’s own work.","PeriodicalId":258850,"journal":{"name":"Lawyers' Skills","volume":"43 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120933179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lawyers' SkillsPub Date : 2019-06-27DOI: 10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0004
Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon
{"title":"4. Drafting legal documents","authors":"Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon","doi":"10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0004","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter discusses the skills needed for drafting legal documents. It covers preparing to draft; responsibility for drafting; getting down to drafting; the appearance, style, and content of the draft; the use of grammar and language; the process of amendment; engrossment and completion; construction of documents; applying the ‘plan, write, revise’ approach; and persuasive and informative drafting.","PeriodicalId":258850,"journal":{"name":"Lawyers' Skills","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125854644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lawyers' SkillsPub Date : 2019-06-27DOI: 10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0009
Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon
{"title":"9. Managing your workload","authors":"Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon","doi":"10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0009","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter discusses workload management skills. It focuses on managing time for personal effectiveness; developing a project management approach to legal work; key issues of working with and for others; and managing stress.","PeriodicalId":258850,"journal":{"name":"Lawyers' Skills","volume":"116 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123294236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lawyers' SkillsPub Date : 2019-06-27DOI: 10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0003
Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon
{"title":"3. Legal writing","authors":"Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon","doi":"10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0003","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter discusses the skills needed for effective legal writing. It focuses on the ‘Plan, Write, Revise’ approach to effective writing; strategies for developing the ability to write plain English; how to vary language and style to suit the needs of readers; and being self-critical and continuing to develop writing skills.","PeriodicalId":258850,"journal":{"name":"Lawyers' Skills","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128375619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lawyers' SkillsPub Date : 2019-06-27DOI: 10.1093/he/9780198838647.003.0007
Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon
{"title":"7. Negotiation","authors":"Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon","doi":"10.1093/he/9780198838647.003.0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/he/9780198838647.003.0007","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter discusses legal negotiating skills. It covers the characteristics of effective negotiators; negotiating styles and strategies; common negotiating mistakes; and negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.","PeriodicalId":258850,"journal":{"name":"Lawyers' Skills","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122791901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lawyers' SkillsPub Date : 2019-06-27DOI: 10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0010
Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon
{"title":"10. Continuing your learning","authors":"Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon","doi":"10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0010","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter discusses the processes of continued learning and development throughout one’s legal career. It focuses on how experiential learning happens; how to use personal experiences to become more proficient; and self-development activities.","PeriodicalId":258850,"journal":{"name":"Lawyers' Skills","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133283226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lawyers' SkillsPub Date : 2019-06-27DOI: 10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0008
Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon
{"title":"8. Advocacy and the solicitor","authors":"Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon","doi":"10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0008","url":null,"abstract":"Advocacy involves the presentation to a judge of two competing versions of the facts, of the law, or both. This chapter discusses the skills of solicitor advocacy. It focuses on identifying key principles of the ethics of advocacy; understanding the structure of a case presented for trial; developing a case presentation strategy incorporating the client’s goals; making an effective submission; and planning an examination-in-chief and cross-examination using appropriate questions.","PeriodicalId":258850,"journal":{"name":"Lawyers' Skills","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133907159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lawyers' SkillsPub Date : 2019-06-27DOI: 10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0002
Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon
{"title":"2. Interviewing and advising","authors":"Julian Webb, Caroline Maughan, M. Maughan, Marcus. Keppel-Palmer, A. Boon","doi":"10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/HE/9780198737674.003.0002","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter discusses the skills of interviewing and advising clients. It covers the purpose of interviews; the importance of non-verbal communication; preparing for initial client interviews; the WASP approach; listening and questioning techniques; providing appropriate advice and information; and establishing a professional relationship with the client.","PeriodicalId":258850,"journal":{"name":"Lawyers' Skills","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130176490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}