Skills for lawyers 2014/2015 - Annabel Elkington

Legal practice requires not only understanding of the law but also the skills to put knowledge into practice. Using real-life examples and practical hints and tips, this text will lay the foundations of a successful career in law.This new edition of Skills for Lawyers has been thoroughly revised to include a range of self-test exercises and case studies. Key areas have been expanded and ethical points highlighted to sharpen the practical edge of the book.OnlineSkills for Lawyers also offers innovative online content with new opportunities to practise each key skill within the context of core LPC subjects. The authors, experienced skills tutors and practitioners, aim to ensure that problems faced by students and trainees are comprehensively addressed. Online materials include:Letters and emails illustrating common mistakes and guidance on how to avoid themGuidance on how to create research trails, with examplesMultiple choice questions to test understanding of skills within the context of core LPC subjects, with guidance on how to apply skills to other subject areasFrequently asked questions with insight from lecturers and practitionersCommonly faced problems in each skills area, and advice on how to overcome them Video clips demonstrating skills in practice