 Legal Writing Institute - Legal...Legal Writing Institute - Legal Drafting Course Syllabus (2003)
|
Legislative Drafter's Desk...Legislative Drafter's Desk Reference
|
Legal, Legislative, And Rule Drafting in Plain English
|
|
Book Description
Shows students how to draft legislation and rules in a wide variety of jurisdictions. The term "legislation," is broadly interpreted to include constitutional provisions, charters, statutes, and ordinances as enacted by referendum or a legislative body. This book is equally applicable to rules and rulemaking by federal, state, and local governmental agencies responsible for health, welfare, education, water and sewer, transportation, zoning, and planning.
Reviews
By Wayne Schiess (Austin, TX United States)
The best reason to get this book is that the author has great credentials. He has drafted at the state and city level for over 30 years. That kind of experience, when combined with a commitment to plain language, makes for a valuable and authoritative text. And the book is, indeed, clearly written and thorough. The only drawback is the format--it's somewhat clunky, archaic, and slightly unprofessional in appearance. But if you need guidance on drafting rules and legislation, this is an excellent book that focuses on those skills.
By A Customer
I found this book very useful. The writing is direct and the advise practical. The stucture of the book also makes it useful as a desktop reference. It is the closest thing to a "Strunk and White for Legislative Drafters".
Book Details
Paperback: 186 pages
Publisher: West (May 27, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0314153012
ISBN-13: 978-0314153012
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0314153012/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Shows students how to draft legislation and rules in a wide variety of jurisdictions. The term "legislation," is broadly interpreted to include constitutional provisions, charters, statutes, and ordinances as enacted by referendum or a legislative body. This book is equally applicable to rules and rulemaking by federal, state, and local governmental agencies responsible for health, welfare, education, water and sewer, transportation, zoning, and planning.
Reviews
By Wayne Schiess (Austin, TX United States)
The best reason to get this book is that the author has great credentials. He has drafted at the state and city level for over 30 years. That kind of experience, when combined with a commitment to plain language, makes for a valuable and authoritative text. And the book is, indeed, clearly written and thorough. The only drawback is the format--it's somewhat clunky, archaic, and slightly unprofessional in appearance. But if you need guidance on drafting rules and legislation, this is an excellent book that focuses on those skills.
By A Customer
I found this book very useful. The writing is direct and the advise practical. The stucture of the book also makes it useful as a desktop reference. It is the closest thing to a "Strunk and White for Legislative Drafters".
Book Details
Paperback: 186 pages
Publisher: West (May 27, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0314153012
ISBN-13: 978-0314153012
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0314153012/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0314153012/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
developed and hosted by