LAWS 535 - Legal Writing I

Credits: 2

Students will learn how to read cases and statutes effectively, how to understand legal rules from these authorities, and how to apply those rules to new factual situations to make informed predictions about legal issues. Students will also be taught how to convey legal analysis in clear, concise prose and how to draft a legal prediction in the form of a memorandum of law. The course will also cover information regarding the court system, the litigation process, and the professional obligations of lawyers.

Basis of Grade: Written assignments

Form of Grade: Letter Grade

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