LEGAL ANALYSIS, ADVOCACY, & WRITING I

LAW 746

Use of statutes and legislative materials in litigation and decision; problems of the lawyer in the interpretation of statutes, in representation of the client before legislative bodies, and in the presentation and argument of statutory authorities to a court.

LAW 808

Uses simulated practice scenarios to teach students how to analyze the law and convey that legal analysis in a manner that is precise, accurate, clear, and concise.

LAW 723

Learn persuasive legal writing and oral presentation skills and the ethics and strategies of effective written and oral advocacy on behalf of a client. Prepare a trial-level brief and an appellate brief and work on legal correspondence and basic transactional drafting skills. Explore advanced legal research sources and refine research skills with projects in a variety of different subject areas and procedural contexts.

LEGALST/POLISCI 445

Introduction to legal reasoning, writing, and research. Draft memos and briefs based on fictional case files and independent legal research, simulating the practice of law. Topics include precedent, sources of law, reading and interpreting legal texts, objective legal analysis, persuasion, and oral argument.

LAW 899

A journal of legal analysis and commentary. Review select and edit the articles and participate in every stage of the publication process.