Recommended Titles and Treatises
To help provide access to the Texas State Law Library's legal resources, the reference librarians have selected the most noteworthy titles in our collection and arranged them here by subject. The titles listed for each subject feature a brief summary written by a reference librarian, and each subject's titles are divided into those that are specific to Texas law and those that aren't.
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Trial Practice
The young litigator : tips on rainmaking, writing and trial practice
260 pages. No updates available.
The transition from law school to working as a lawyer can be daunting. Putting the knowledge acquired in law school into practical application requires help from many sources. The American Bar Association’s Litigation Section and the Young Lawyers Leadership Program have compiled a collection of the ” best of the best” articles chosen by young lawyers to help the beginning lawyer. The articles are grouped into the practical aspects of starting a legal practice, the critical writing skills and preparation of a case for litigation and appearance in court. The articles will also provide seasoned professionals a fresh perspective and new ideas for their practice.