Julie Macfarlane Book order (chronological)

Confronting her own silence and trauma, Julie Macfarlane shares her transformative journey from being a victim of sexual abuse to becoming an agent of change. This candid account reveals her struggle to articulate her experiences and the profound impact of her journey on her life and others. Through her story, she inspires readers to face their own challenges and highlights the importance of breaking the silence surrounding abuse.

Designed to give a grounding in effective communication, research and problem-solving skills, the Legal Skills series aims to blend theory and practice by encouraging the reader to think through particular problems. Each book provides a theoretical framework for understanding the specific skills, reinforcing this with practical exercises to develop the reader's grasp of how these skills are used.

The objective of this book is to help law students and practising lawyers improve the structure and content of all forms of legal writing, whether letters, memos or briefs to Counsel. The book includes a wealth of examples drawn from practice. It includes practical guides on how to focus thinking and decision making before writing, and how to revise the first draft.