Information Introduction
Schedule Information
Enrollment: 11/12
Credits: 1
| Days | Time | Room | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mon |
1300-1400 | SL284 | 01/22/2024 | 04/26/2024 |
Course Description
This course focuses on legal writing technique, going beyond the first year LRW program to develop writing skills that can be used to produce seminar papers, law review notes, policy papers, and other forms of advanced legal writing. Topics include: developing a compelling thesis; striking the right tone; structuring the argument; providing supporting evidence; and engaging the audience from beginning to end. The class will also cover developing successful research strategies, managing time, and effective outlining and drafting.
Course Requirements
Exam Information
Final Type (if any): None
Description: None
Written Work Product
Students will research a topic and write portions of an academic paper: an outline, an introduction, and other key paragraphs, such as an introduction to counterarguments. The assignments will be based in academic writing but will develop essential skills for writing a compelling and readable argument in any form: a note, a brief, an op-ed, a policy paper.
Other Course Details
Prerequisites: (Legal Research and Writing I (6004)) AND (Legal Research and Writing II (YR) (6005)) Concurrencies: None
Exclusive With: None
Laptops Allowed: Yes
First Day Attendance Required: No
Course Resources: To be announced.
Graduation Requirements
Satisfies Understanding Bias/Racism/Cross-Cultural Competency requirement: No
Satisfies Writing Requirement: No
Credits For Prof. Skills Requirement: Yes
Satisfies Professional Ethics: No
Additional Course Information
Schedule No.: 124218701
Modified Type: Simulation
Cross Listed: No
Waitlist Count: 0
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