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2011-2012 School of Law Bulletin [Archived Catalog]
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LAWS 540 - Advanced Legal Writing (Bockman)Credits: 3
This section of the course will concentrate on format, organization, analysis and written expression of thought in a variety of documents which the students will prepare in the context of writing for a hypothetical appellate judge and court. The documents will include materials to support an application for a judicial clerkship, a bench brief, a pre-conference memorandum, an opinion for the court,a dissenting opinion, and an editing exercise. The instructor will provide advice and individual comments tailored to each student’s writing style.
Note: Student may elect to have the course satisfy either the skills course graduation requirement or the writing requirement, but not both.
Basis of Grade: Written assignments
Form of Grade: Letter
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