The practice of law requires not only an understanding of the law but also the skills necessary to put that knowledge into practice. Using helpful real-life examples and practical hints and tips, this text is designed to help prospective practitioners develop the fundamental skills essential to their future careers, namely: Writing and Drafting, Legal Research, Interviewing and Advising Clients, Negotiation and Advocacy. This new edition of "Skills for Lawyers" is essential preparatory reading for the Legal Practice Course. It will also prove invaluable in later years for the trainee and qualified lawyer who want to monitor their own development and who need to evaluate others.

Table of Contents

Writing and DraftingIntroduction to Practical Legal ResearchElectronic versus Printed SourcesGetting StartedResearching Case LawResearching LegislationResearching European Community LawThe Result of Legal ResearchIntroduction to Oral Communication SkillsInterviewing and AdvisingNegotiationAdvocacy

Author Biography

Annabel Elkington is a barrister and currently works as a legal skillstrainer at Herbert Smith; John Holtam is Associate Professor at The College of Law in Guildford; Gill Morgan is a Senior Lecturer at The College of Law in Chester; Tony Simmonds is Deputy Director of Knowledge Services at the College of Law.