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  • INTRO
    • Testimonials
    • Contents
    • Foreword
    • About the author
    • Acknowledgments
    • List of tables
    • List of figures
    • INTRODUCTION
      • I. The Problem
      • II. The Solution
    • USER GUIDE
      • I. Applications
      • II. Structure
      • III. Jurisdictions
      • IV. Style
      • V. Links
      • VI. Currency
      • VII. THINKING TOOLS
        • A. Brainstorm, Sketch, etc
        • B. The Artist, Architect, etc
          • 1. The Artist
          • 2. The Inspector
          • 3. The Architect
          • 4. The Carpenter
      • VIII. Worksheets
  • PART A
    • Probe the problem
    • Step 1: Know the facts
      • Summary
      • Introduction
      • Step 1.1: COLLECT THE FACTS
        • Step 1.1.1: Identify sources
        • Step 1.1.2: Answer 'What, Who', etc
          • (a) What?
          • (b) Who?
          • (c) When?
          • (d) Where?
          • (e) Why?
          • (f) How?
      • Step 1.2: Comprehend the facts
        • Step 1.2.1: Write the facts
        • Step 1.2.2: Draw the facts
        • Step 1.2.3: Explain the facts
    • Step 2: Analyze the facts
      • Summary
      • Introduction
      • Step 2.1: List fact keywords
        • (a) PARTIES
          • (i) Roles
          • (ii) Relationships
          • (iii) Special characteristics
        • (b) PLACES
          • (i) Type
          • (ii) Location
          • (iii) Special characteristics
        • (c) Objects
        • (d) Subjects
        • (e) Timing
      • Step 2.2: List concepts keywords
        • (a) Type of law
          • (i) Civil law or criminal law?
          • (ii) Public law or private law?
          • (iii) Substantive law or procedural law?
        • (b) Area of law
          • (i) Civil law
          • (ii) Criminal law
        • (c) Causes of action
          • (i) CRIMINAL LAW EXAMPLES
            • Offenses against the person
            • Sexual offenses
            • Offenses against property
            • Offenses against the State
            • Public order offenses
            • Administration of justice
            • Offenses against decency
            • Drugs offenses
            • Miscellaneous offenses
            • Weapons offenses
          • (ii) Civil law examples
        • (d) Defenses
          • (i) Criminal law examples
          • (ii) Civil law examples
        • (e) Relief
          • (i) Criminal law examples
          • (ii) Civil law examples
        • (f) Jurisdiction
          • (i) AUSTRALIA
            • Description
            • Responsibilities
          • (ii) UNITED KINGDOM
            • Description
            • Responsibilities
          • (iii) UNITED STATES
            • Description
            • Responsibilities
    • Step 3: Identify the legal questions
      • Summary
      • Introduction
      • Step 3.1: Integrate keywords
        • (a) Use 'Under, Did, When'
        • (b) Follow some examples
      • Step 3.2: Identify appeal questions
      • Step 3.3: Rank the questions
  • PART B
    • Lay out the law
    • Step 4: Generate search terms
      • Summary
      • Introduction
      • Step 4.1: Use a compass
      • Step 4.2: Expand your keywords
    • Step 5: Search for sources
      • Summary
      • Introduction
      • Step 5.1: Brainstorm 5 spheres
        • (a) The Inner-net
        • (b) The Intra-net
        • (c) The Extra-net
        • (d) The Inter-net
          • Australia
          • United Kingdom
          • United States
          • Recommended reading
        • (e) The Inter-NOT
          • Recommended reading
      • Step 5.2: Access sources
      • Step 5.3: Assess sources
      • Step 5.4: ACQUIRE SOURCES
        • (a) Think creatively
        • (b) Know when to stop
      • Step 5.5: Review and sort
    • Step 6: Break-down the law
      • Summary
      • Introduction
      • Step 6.1: Confirm the area of law
      • Step 6.2: State the claim
      • Step 6.3: Divide into elements
        • Example outline
        • Example diagram
    • Step 7: Apply the law
      • Summary
      • Introduction
      • Step 7.1: List facts
      • Step 7.2: List evidence
      • Step 7.3: Identify the issues
  • PART C
    • Use persuasion tools
    • Step 8: Persuade through emotion
      • Summary
      • Introduction
      • Step 8.1: Set the context
      • Step 8.2: Describe the conflict
      • Step 8.3: Resolve the conflict
      • Step 8.4: Write your theme
      • Example
    • Step 9: Persuade through logic
      • Summary
      • Introduction
      • Step 9.1: LIST INTRA-TYPE ARGUMENTS
        • (a) Text
        • (b) Intent
        • (c) PRECEDENT
          • (i) Case on point
          • (ii) No case on point
        • (d) Tradition
        • (e) Policy
      • Step 9.2: List cross-type arguments
    • Step 10: Persuade through credibility
      • Summary
      • Introduction
      • Step 10.1: Follow a checklist
        • (a) Statement of facts
        • (b) Legal argument
        • (c) Use these tips throughout
      • Step 10.2: Review your document
  • EXTRAS
    • Bibliography
    • Time-saving tips
      • Part 1: At your computer
        • PART 1A: Searching the Internet
          • Tip 1: Display 100 results
          • Tip 2: Open a new browser
          • Tip 3: Turn off graphics
          • Tip 4: Adjust your resolution
          • Tip 5: Use Boolean logic
          • Tip 6: Use Google's features
          • Tip 7: Use your cache
          • Tip 8: Use the Find command
          • Tip 9: Use auto-fill
          • Tip 10: Save time typing URLs
          • Tip 11: Save, not open, downloads
        • PART 1B: Using Word
          • Tip 12: Use Word's shortcuts
          • Tip 13: Use autocorrect creatively
          • Tip 14: Use autotext
          • Tip 15: Increase recent files list
          • Tip 16: Turn off adaptive menus
          • Tip 17: Print smart
          • Tip 18: Use 2 or 3 screens
        • PART 1C: Using email
          • Tip 19: Use proper subjects
          • Tip 20: Use folders
          • Tip 21: Create rules
          • Tip 22: Use signatures
          • Tip 23: Upload large documents
          • Tip 24: Use Desktop Search
      • Part 2: In the law library
        • Tip 25: Know your librarian
        • Tip 26: Come prepared
        • Tip 27: Group your materials
        • Tip 28: Know the library layout
        • Tip 29: Take fewer trips
        • Tip 30: Access closed stacks
        • Tip 31: Increase your limit
        • Tip 32: Make copies
        • Tip 33: Copy smart
        • Tip 34: Note the source's details
        • Tip 35: Get a good photocopier
        • Tip 36: Outsource photocopying
        • Tip 37: Outsource research
      • Part 3: Speed reading
        • Tip 38: Know what you want
        • Tip 39: Read the table of contents
        • Tip 40: Preview the book
        • Tip 41: Read topic sentences
        • Tip 42: Improve your vocabulary
        • Tip 43: Get a law dictionary
        • Tip 44: Read words in chunks
        • Tip 45: Read it, don't say it
        • Tip 46: Ask questions as you go
        • Tip 47: Get it into your head
      • Part 4: Writing
        • Tip 48: Think before you write
        • Tip 49: Write first, edit later
        • Tip 50: Get into the flow
        • Tip 51: Close other applications
        • Tip 52: Embrace plain language
        • Tip 53: Avoid "to be"
        • Tip 54: Use editing software
        • Tip 55: Count words
        • Tip 56: Count syllables
        • Tip 57: Count letters
        • Tip 58: Put words in order
        • Tip 59: Prefer numerals
        • Tip 60: Follow design tips
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Free Legal Research And Writing Guide

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Win More Cases: The Lawyer's Toolkit (online version 1.2.1) is a free online guide to legal research, analysis, writing, and persuasion, written by Troy Simpson LLB(Hons), with a foreword by former High Court Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG.

The Toolkit comprises 10 easy-to-follow steps divided into 3 main parts:

  • Part A: Probe the Problem
  • Part B: Lay Out the Law
  • Part C: Use the Tools of Persuasion

The Toolkit also comes with 10 optional worksheets, which you can preview as a PDF (pdf 220kb) or download as editable Word documents in this .zip file (120kb).

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