DiKE Leitfaden zum Verfassen einer juristischen Arbeit

Students of law are required to write various written assignments (seminar papers, case studies, etc.) during their studies. The quality of such work largely depends on the ability to find and process relevant sources within a useful timeframe. Additionally, a solid understanding of the formal requirements for academic writing is essential, such as the rules for structuring a paper or for correct citation. This guide provides the necessary foundations for writing a legal paper: How do I write a legal paper? How and where do I find the relevant sources? What formal principles must I adhere to? These questions are answered in a clear, comprehensible, and organized manner through straightforward rules, illustrative examples, checklists, and diagrams. The guide serves both as a teaching tool, allowing students to acquire the necessary knowledge for writing a legal paper through self-study, and as a practical reference work that is helpful during the writing process. Therefore, the target audience is not only first-year students who are faced with the task of writing a paper for the first time but also students in higher semesters, doctoral candidates, and those engaged in academic publishing who have specific formal questions.