Opinion Writing and Case Preparation

Published in conjunction with The City Law School, the Bar Manuals are written specifically for students on the Bar Professional Training Course by expert teams of practising barristers and current or former tutors. Each manual provides a practical guide to the law, practice, and procedure of the individual subject, and offers clear explanations of the relevant substantive and procedural law. Where appropriate, the manuals contain worked examples, sample documentation, and exercises

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

Paul Banks, Head of Library Services, The City Law School
Susan Blake, Barrister, Associate Dean, The City Law School
Matthew Boyle, Barrister, Gray's Inn
Nigel Duncan, Professor of Legal Education, The City Law School
Nina Ellin, Barrister, former Lecturer, The City Law School
David Emmet, Barrister, former Reader, The City Law School
Guy Holborn, Librarian, Lincoln's Inn
Peter Hungerford-Welch, Barrister, Assistant Dean, TheCity Law School
Snigdha Nag, Barrister, Senior Lecturer, The City Law School Marian Riley-Poku, Barrister, Lecturer, The City Law School
Richard Salter QC, Barrister, Inner Temple