LEGS 124
Legal Writing I
Ivy Tech Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
PREREQUISITES: PRE/COREQUISITES: LEGS 101 - Introduction to Legal Studies COREQUISITES: DESCRIPTION: Legal Writing I is dedicated to transforming students into precise legal communicators. This foundational course demands mastery of English grammar and punctuation rules. It will also introduce the specialized mechanics that form the critical infrastructure for legal writing. Students will delve into essential legal terminology, specialized word usage, and Latin linguistics necessary to confidently navigate legal sources and documents. The course also teaches the IRAC method of briefing cases. Students will draft and edit professional documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and memoranda. Students will be prepared to go forward in the program where their writing skills will be continually assessed and refined. Achieving a polished writing style appropriate for the legal workplace is the goal.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
21764
19 openSeats: 5/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- R 1830-2100
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-27 - 2026-10-15
- Location
- Fort Wayne / Coliseum Campus / FWCCC CC2372
- Instructor
- Ragukonis, Christina
Section notes
Component: Lecture; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 1st 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Learn Anywhere
21784
27 openSeats: 3/30 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- R 1830-2100
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-27 - 2026-10-15
- Location
- Kosciusko County / Warsaw Campus / WARMC VIRTUAL
- Instructor
- Ragukonis, Christina
Section notes
Component: Lecture; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 1st 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Virtual Instruction
24853
17 openSeats: 7/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- W 1800-2050
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-28 - 2026-12-16
- Location
- South Bend/Elkhart / South Bend Main Building / SBMAI 228
- Instructor
- Railing, Kevin L
Section notes
Component: Lecture; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Learn Anywhere
26943
9996 openSeats: 3/9999 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-24 - 2026-10-18
- Location
- Online Only Classes (IvyOnline) / Internet Course / WWW
- Instructor
- TBA
Section notes
Component: Lecture; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 1st 8 Weeks; Instructor not yet assigned in the official SIS; Instructional method: Online Only
27073
9998 openSeats: 1/9999 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-26 - 2026-12-20
- Location
- Online Only Classes (IvyOnline) / Internet Course / WWW
- Instructor
- TBA
Section notes
Component: Lecture; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructor not yet assigned in the official SIS; Instructional method: Online Only
30047
21 openSeats: 9/30 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- M 1800-2045
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-24 - 2026-10-12
- Location
- Valparaiso / Valpo Main Campus / VALPM VIRTUAL
- Instructor
- Fech, Nicole Y
Section notes
Component: Lecture; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 1st 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Virtual Instruction
31449
FullSeats: 22/22 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- TR 1300-1550
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-25 - 2026-10-15
- Location
- Indianapolis/Lawrence/Plainfield / Corp College & Culinary Center / CCCI 413
- Instructor
- O'Dell, Lara Beth
Section notes
Component: Lecture; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 1st 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Learn Anywhere
31452
3 openSeats: 19/22 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:14 PM- Days & times
- TR 1730-2020
- Meeting dates
- 2026-10-27 - 2026-12-17
- Location
- Indianapolis/Lawrence/Plainfield / Corp College & Culinary Center / CCCI 511
- Instructor
- O'Dell, Lara Beth
Section notes
Component: Lecture; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Learn Anywhere