Legal Communications and Research I & II

Catalog description

Legal Communications & Research I This course introduces legal analysis and writing. Students write legal memoranda with elements of legal reasoning and legal citation. They learn to structure analysis around rules, elements, and factors. They also practice writing with clarity to communicate well as they address legal problems. Legal Communications & Research II This course continues exploration of legal analysis and writing. It introduces legal research, including research plans and finding primary and secondary authority. Students learn to write persuasive legal analysis and present a persuasive oral argument. Students continue to practice legal citation, revision, and editing to advocate effectively.