does anyone know where i can get book - used or cheep, on legal research & writing as done in america? fellow i know went to mcgeorge, said they used good textbook over there he wished he read before going for study LLM. he doesnt remember the name. he just remembers it was written by professor from new orleans, probably tulanne? because his professor knew this person & spoke of her several times. my friend sold his to another student. thank you if you will help me - i need help very much as you can tell!

I used a few:

Shapo, Walter, and Fajans, "Writing and Analysis in the Law" 4th Ed.

Sloan, "Basic Leagal Research: Tools and Strategies"

Schmedemann, Kunz, "Synthesis: Legal Reading, Reasoning, and Writing"

Fajans, Falk, "Scholarly Writing for Law Students" 2nd Ed.

i have got the name of the book now, it is

Legal Reasoning, Research, and Writing for International Graduate Students by Nadia Nedzle.

- does anybody know a way for me to get a used copy of this book or other legal writing book before i leave for llm studies? i want to make better use of my time hjere. many thanks.

pangaja, you can order the book by amazon.com or barnes and noble.com..

bhp, which book/books do you think is the best or most useful?

thankyou..

pangaia, Try half.com or watch eBay for an auction. You can get some good deals both places. Best of luck.

thank you for the helps. i am going to get the one writ for international students specifically.

correction on the authour. It is Nadia E. NEDZEL

any other ideas on prreparing in advance of studies??? thank you agian!

hi... I'd also appreciate any kind of advice as so what i should read/study before starting my LLM. I have around two months and i'd like to utilize them properly. thanks

I would recommend the first and fourth on my list. Also, and more importantly, the best book to get and review is Richard C. Wydick, Plain English for Lawyers. This book includes very helpful techniques for improving clarity and being precise.

According to the NY Times, Wydick's book is the "most popular legal text today."

thanks guys, i really appreciate it..