Bar Manual: Opinion Writing and Case Preparation 9th ed

Author: The City Law School
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198991779

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780198923640
Published In: July 2026
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Opinion Writing and Case Preparation equips trainee barristers with the tools and techniques they need to identify, analyse, and present convincing legal arguments, and gives a thorough grounding in the skill of writing opinions. With its systematic approach to legal research and fact management, the manual provides trainee barristers with an efficient and reliable method for preparing a client's case. The fundamental qualities of effective writing are also clearly identified and explained, helping you develop this essential skill. Particular care is taken to guide you through the appropriate ways of writing opinions in a variety of contexts.

Key Features:

A highly practical guide to all aspects of case preparation, demonstrating the skills required to build a winning case
A dedicated section on legal research guides the reader through the plethora of print and electronic sources available
Worked examples, exercises, and realistic sets of papers for both civil and criminal cases demonstrate skills in a real-world context
Illustrates the essential stages of opinion writing, from analysis of the case and determining appropriate advice to writing the opinion, and provides a number of sample opinions written by practising barristers
Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

Legal Research

1:Preparation: a forensic skill

2:Introduction to practical legal research

3:Legal research methods and techniques

4:Legal resources for the practitioner

5:Using electronic resources for research

6:Researching words and phrases

7:Reading and interpreting a case

8:Practical legal research: a summary

9:Legal sources for the practitioner: a bibliography

Fact Management

10:Overview of a civil case