LAWS 682 - Legal Writing for the Courts

Credits: 3

This 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 editing exercises. The instructor will provide advice and individual comments tailored to each student's writing style.

Note:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT:
Experiential Course Requirement OR
Writing Course Requirement, but not both, must earn a grade of C or better for either requirement

Basis of Grade: A series of writing assignments

Form of Grade: Letter

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