Legalese to English: A Workbook for Civil Procedure

Legalese to English: Civil Procedure is the first volume in a groundbreaking series of law-school study guides. The step-by-step approach set forth in Legalese to English is one that has already propelled thousands of students to the top of their law-school classes. The authors use their signature straight-talking style to break down tough cases and concepts into simple, manageable components. What's more, this is the first study guide truly written for students. From its conversational style to its workbook pages, to its "Study Recipes", this book makes the complex subject of Civil Procedure manageable for new law students.

For the first time, readers can use a study guide to provide both reference information and study planning. Legalese to English: Civil Procedure helps students tackle Civil Procedure with the use of:
• Case and concept summaries, in lighthearted, easy-to-understand language.
• Workbook-style layout, in which students are prompted to complete writing and outlining exercises.
• "Study Recipes" for each civil procedure subtopic, which give students daily, weekly and monthly study guidance for preparing for class and exams.
• Step-by-Step essay exam flowcharts, giving students a blueprint for exam-writing.
• The Uniqueness of Civil Procedure - a discussion of the overall concept of this subject, what makes it complex, and how to tackle it.
• "Things to Ignore" and "Student Traps"- key points to help students streamline studying and maximize exam-readiness.
• Writing exercises, time-management strategies, and note-taking advice.
• "How to Get a D in Civil Procedure" - a chapter devoted to explaining typical 1L perils unique to Civil Procedure.

Readers will not only conquer complex concepts with ease, but will also get much-needed guidance about the study process itself. Legalese to English is the centralized source of information that brings together substantive legal concepts with a workable study methodology.