by Nigel Duncan (Author), Inns of Court School of Law (Author)
Thorough preparation is the vital first step to winning a case. This manual sets out practical advice on how to identify the relevant law and how to manage the facts in order to present a convincing case. Efficient legal research is an essential skill for the barrister. The important aspects of legal research such as identifying keywords , ensuring research is up to date, using hard copy and computer databases are fully explained. Another necessary skill in the preparation of a successful case is that of fact management. A legal action arises from a set of facts which must be mastered by the barrister before a solution can be proposed. Fact management skills are explained within this manual by using the systematic CAP approach: Stage 1 - understand the CONTEXT; Stage 2 - ANALYSE the issues and evidence; Stage 3 - PRESENT the argument. The manual uses a realistic set of papers which demonstrates a step-by-step approach for effective preparation in both civil and criminal cases.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 330
Edition: Revised
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 01 Sep 2002
ISBN 10: 0199254974
ISBN 13: 9780199254972