Graduate Legal Research and Writing II

LAW8805
Section 2, Spring 24

Schedule Information

Enrollment: 10/20
Credits: 1
Days Time Room Start Date End Date

Thu

 		1410-1510 WB105

Course Description

This course is a continuation of GLRW I. The course explores contract drafting and persuasive writing, and also touches upon academic writing, editing and Bar Examination Preparation. Emphasis is placed on United States rhetorical preferences and clear communication in English. Students will be asked to advocate a legal position both orally and in writing.

Course Requirements

Exam Information

Final Type (if any): None

Description: None

Written Work Product

Four writing assignments of varying length (3 to 8 pages) and complexity (submitted directly to professor, not via EXPO).

Other Course Details

Prerequisites: LLM or SJD-Provisional Year status required (not available for JD students) Concurrencies: None

Exclusive With: None

Laptops Allowed: Yes

First Day Attendance Required: Yes

Course Notes: This course is required for any LL.M student planning to seek NY Bar eligibility via Section 520.6 of the Rules of the NY Board of Law Examiners.

Graduation Requirements

Satisfies Understanding Bias/Racism/Cross-Cultural Competency requirement: No

Satisfies Writing Requirement: No

Credits For Prof. Skills Requirement: No

Satisfies Professional Ethics: No

Additional Course Information

Schedule No.: 124217920

Modified Type: Grad. (Excl.)

Cross Listed: No

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