First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Valerie Beardsmore, BA, PhD, Barrister, is a Lecturer at the Inns of Court School of Law where she teaches opinion writing and drafting to student barristers. Dr Beardsmore has a door tenancy at the Chambers of Desmond Da Silva at 2 Paper Buildings, Temple. Adele Cox, BA, Solicitor, is a Senior Lecturer at the Inns of Court School of Law where she has taught opinion writing and drafting for several years. Mrs Cox is a practising solicitor.

Writing as a Lawyer; Preparing a Writ or County Court Summons; Drafting Pleadings; Basic Rules and Practice; Drafting Injuctions; Drafting Affidavits; Writing an Opinion or Advice; Drafting in Relation to Property Claims Negligence; Drafting in a Personal Injury Case in the County Court; A Fatal Accident Claim; A Claim under the Occupiers' Liability Act; Drafting in a Nuisance Cases; Drafting in an Action in Trespass to Land; Drafting in Trespass to the Person.