Legal Subject Guide with Legal Citation: Legal Communications

Legal citation guide also known as "McGill Guide." I've put explanations/examples of citing decisions and statutes on the Legal Citation Basics page of this guide (click the tab near the top of this page).

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"...over 16,000 Canadian legal definitions. This new edition includes 2,959 new and revised legal terms that have entered the legal lexicon through case law, academic texts and statutes, as well as expanded coverage of aboriginal, administrative, commercial, environmental, family, insurance, intellectual property, medico-legal and securities law." -from the publisher

Chapter 15 includes information on forms of address, professional ethics, and other communication issues in a legal environment.

Communication tips for a variety of legal (or any professional!) situations. Even though the primary focus is lawyers, suggestions could be valuable for any legal professional.

Ontario focus

Includes information on verbal and non-verbal communication in a legal environment.

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"This handbook provides examples and exercises to guide the reader through the process of learning how to communicate persuasively. The chapters deal with such overarching topics as legal writing as a case of project management, general principles of legal writing, and specific good and bad habits." -from the publisher

US, so watch for jurisdictional issues, but does include some useful style tips.

Check for Reserve or Reference status. May be available for short-term loan, based on instructor/departmental preference.