Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing

Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing, 6th Edition, is a practical textbook introducing methods for investigating legal questions and presenting findings across diverse legal memoranda. Written by Joanne B. Hames and Yvonne Ekern and published by Pearson, the volume guides readers through foundational research, analysis, and writing techniques.

Coverage encompasses both traditional library investigations and free Internet legal research. To connect methodology with realistic tasks, the book incorporates short memoranda built around hypothetical factual scenarios for student research.

Used in colleges and universities nationwide, the text serves paralegal courses and online learning environments focused on legal problem solving and document drafting.