L.S. I, Fall 2002 (Prof. Sorkin)

Required texts:

• Helene S. Shapo et al., Writing and Analysis in the Law (4th ed., Foundation Press 1999)
• Christina L. Kunz et al., The Process of Legal Research (5th ed., Aspen L. & Bus. 2000)
• Association of Legal Writing Directors & Darby Dickerson, ALWD Citation Manual (Aspen L. & Bus. 2000)
• Tracy L. McGaugh et al., Interactive Citation Workbook for ALWD Citation Manual (2002 ed., LexisNexis 2002)

Recommended texts:

• Bryan A. Garner, The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style (West Group 2002)
• Richard C. Wydick, Plain English for Lawyers (Carolina Academic Press, 4th ed. 1998)
• Black's Law Dictionary or a comparable legal dictionary
• a general dictionary, such as Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
• a general guide to grammar and usage, such as Barron's Pocket Guide to Correct Grammar
• possibly a legal usage dictionary (either A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage or Dictionary of American Legal Usage)

(DES 8/13/02)