Problem Solving II: The Lawyer as Writer

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The Problem Solving II course is designed to teach students to think, write, and speak like lawyers. Students learn to solve clients' problems by using effective research techniques, accurate and in-depth legal analysis, and clear and concise written and oral communication. Students will learn essential skills of successful lawyers, including researching legal authorities, applying the law to a client's situation, and communication that analysis in writing and verbally. The focus of Problem Solving II is on objective analysis and writing. Students learn to draft the primary tool for communicating objective analysis, which is the office memorandum.