Course Schedule
Classes Found
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- MON, WED 10:30 – 11:20 am TNH 3.126
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 284W-2
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation is a two-credit, pass-fail course. The course covers documents typically drafted during litigation, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and letters. Students will draft a variety of litigation documents and critique documents drafted by others. Students will also make presentations and engage in in-class discussions and exercises. Attendance is required.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- THU 9:50 – 11:40 am TNH 3.126
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 284W-2
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Advanced Legal Writing: Litigation is a two-credit, pass-fail course. The course covers documents typically drafted during litigation, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and letters. Students will draft a variety of litigation documents and will critique documents drafted by others.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- MON, WED 10:30 – 11:20 am TNH 3.126
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 284W-2
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation is a two-credit, pass-fail course. The course covers documents typically drafted during litigation, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and letters. Students will draft a variety of litigation documents and critique documents drafted by others. Students will also make presentations and engage in in-class discussions and exercises. Attendance is required.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- TUE 6:30 – 8:20 pm JON 5.206
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 284W-2
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
There is more to legal writing than the appellate brief. Legal Writing, Adv: Litigation introduces the types of documents used in civil litigation, such as the complaint and answer, discovery requests and objections, and jury instructions. All students will be required to write several litigation documents, evaluate documents written by others, and lead class discussions.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- WED 5:45 – 7:35 pm JON 5.257
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 284W-2
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Prof. keeps own waitlist
Description
Through lecture, discussion, legal writing assignments, and workshopping, this course will help students develop the legal writing skills necessary for successful litigation practice. Students will draft litigation documents and participate in exercises meant to simulate actual legal practice. We will also engage in creative writing activities to improve basic writing skills.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- THU 10:30 am – 12:20 pm JON 6.207
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 284W-2
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Advanced Legal Writing: Litigation is a two-credit, pass-fail course. The course covers documents typically drafted during litigation, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and letters. Students will draft a variety of litigation documents and will critique documents drafted by others.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- J. Jasper
- FRI 10:30 am – 12:20 pm TNH 3.127
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 284W-2
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Advanced Legal Writing: Litigation is a two-credit, pass-fail course. The course covers documents typically drafted during litigation, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and letters. Students will draft a variety of litigation documents and critique documents drafted by others.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- TUE 6:30 – 8:20 pm TNH 3.127
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 284W-2
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Same as LAW 232D, Topic 2: Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation.
There is more to legal writing than the appellate brief. Legal Writing, Adv: Litigation introduces the types of documents used in civil litigation, such as the complaint and answer, discovery requests and objections, and jury instructions. All students will be required to write several litigation documents, evaluate documents written by others, and lead class discussions.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- THU 10:30 am – 12:20 pm TNH 2.124
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 284W-2
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Same as LAW 232D, Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation.
Advanced Legal Writing: Litigation is a two-credit, pass-fail course. The course covers documents typically drafted during litigation, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and letters. Students will draft a variety of litigation documents and will critique documents drafted by others.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- J. Jasper
- FRI 10:30 am – 12:20 pm TNH 3.124
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 284W-2
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Same as LAW 232D, Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation.
Advanced Legal Writing: Litigation is a two-credit, pass-fail course. The course covers documents typically drafted during litigation, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and letters. Students will draft a variety of litigation documents and critique documents drafted by others.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- WED 5:00 – 7:00 pm ONLINE
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 232D
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Prof. keeps own waitlist
- Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Description
This course will be taught entirely online via Zoom.
Through lecture, discussion, legal writing assignments, and workshopping, this course will help students develop the legal writing skills necessary for successful litigation practice. Students will draft litigation documents and participate in exercises meant to simulate actual legal practice. We will also engage in creative writing activities to improve basic writing skills.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- TUE 6:25 – 8:23 pm ONLINE
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 232D
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Description
This course will be taught entirely online via Zoom.
There is more to legal writing than the appellate brief. Legal Writing, Adv: Litigation introduces the types of documents used in civil litigation, such as the complaint and answer, discovery requests and objections, and jury instructions. All students will be required to write several litigation documents, evaluate documents written by others, and lead class discussions.
- J. Jasper
- FRI 10:35 am – 12:25 pm TNH 3.142
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 232D
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Description
The 27540 section of this course will be taught in person but with the option of occasional remote participation via Zoom. If students require all remote participation, they must register for the 27542 section of this course, which is identical but web-based.
Advanced Legal Writing: Litigation is a two-credit, pass-fail course. The course covers documents typically drafted during litigation, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and letters. Students will draft a variety of litigation documents and critique documents drafted by others.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- THU 10:35 am – 12:25 pm ONLINE
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 232D
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Description
This course will be taught entirely online via Zoom.
Advanced Legal Writing: Litigation is a two-credit, pass-fail course. The course covers documents typically drafted during litigation, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and letters. Students will draft a variety of litigation documents and will critique documents drafted by others.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- MON, TUE, WED, THU 2:30 – 4:04 pm
Course Information
- Course ID:
- F232D
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Description
Taught as a web-based course. Meets June 4-30.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation is a two-credit, pass-fail course. The course covers documents typically drafted during litigation, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and letters. Students will draft a variety of litigation documents and critique documents drafted by others. Students will also make presentations and engage in in-class discussions and exercises. Attendance is required.
Textbooks listed are hard copies, but electronic versions are fine. Contact me if you need ISBN numbers or assistance locating e-versions.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- MON 5:45 – 7:35 pm JON 5.206/207
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 232D
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Prof. keeps own waitlist
- Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Description
Through lecture, discussion, legal writing assignments, and workshopping, this course will help students develop the legal writing skills necessary for successful civil litigation practice. Students will draft litigation documents and participate in exercises meant to simulate actual legal practice.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- TUE 6:00 – 7:50 pm TNH 3.129
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 232D
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Description
There is more to legal writing than the appellate brief. Legal Writing, Adv: Litigation introduces the types of documents used in civil litigation, such as the complaint and answer, discovery requests and objections, and jury instructions. All students will be required to write several litigation documents, evaluate documents written by others, and lead class discussions.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- J. Jasper
- FRI 10:30 am – 12:20 pm TNH 3.124
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 232D
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Description
Advanced Legal Writing: Litigation is a two-credit, pass-fail course. The course covers documents typically drafted during litigation, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and letters. Students will draft a variety of litigation documents and critique documents drafted by others.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation
- Z. Richter
- WED 6:00 – 7:40 pm JON 5.206/207
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 232D
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Description
This course will introduce documents used in civil litigation and provide students with advanced legal-writing practice and critique. Students will draft litigation documents including complaints and motions and will lead class discussions focused on legal writing and the legal profession.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Prosecution
- H. Taylor
- THU 4:15 – 6:05 pm ONLINE
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 232D
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Description
This course will be taught entirely online via Zoom.
This two-hour pass/fail course enables law students to advance their legal writing and persuasive skills in the context of criminal law. Students will draft and revise documents commonly used by the State in criminal cases at trial and on appeal. The class meets once each week and will include guest lectures from current practitioners. There is no midterm or final exam.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Prosecution
- H. Taylor
- WED 4:45 – 6:35 pm TNH 3.125
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 232D
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Description
This two-hour pass/fail course enables law students to advance their legal writing and persuasive skills in the context of criminal law. Students will draft and revise documents commonly used by the State in criminal prosecution including at trial, on direct appeal, and on discretionary review. The class meets once each week and will include guest lectures from current practitioners. There is no midterm or final exam.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Public Interest
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 284W
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Taught by Alex Stamm.
This course will develop the writing skills you will use in litigation, with a focus on the kinds of clients, cases, and forums you will encounter in a public interest practice. You will learn how to write better pleadings, motions, and briefs—and also letters, emails, and settlement agreements. You will learn how to write for judges, opposing lawyers, administrative officials, and clients who are not in-house counsel. You will improve not only your writing style, but also your strategic judgment.
You will have weekly writing assignments of varying intensity. You will edit your peers’ work, which will make you a more empathetic writer and a better self-editor. The course will prepare you for the pace and expectations of real-life practice.
This two-credit class meets once a week. There are no exams. Grading is pass/fail.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Public Interest
- WED 3:55 – 5:45 pm TNH 2.124
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 284W
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
This course will focus on the writing you'll do in direct service and impact-based public interest work. Documents to be produced, edited, and/or studied may include client declarations, trial and appellate briefs, and more. Students will learn about storytelling and writing persuasively for the various audiences a public interest attorney will encounter, including clients, agency officials, trial and appellate judges, and the public. Through peer-editing, students will become more empathetic writers and more skilled self-editors.
This 2-credit class meets once each week. There is no midterm or final exam. In-class engagement is required. It will be graded Pass/Fail.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Public Interest
- THU 4:30 – 6:20 pm CCJ 3.306
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 284W
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Taught by Alex Stamm.
This course will develop the writing skills you will use in litigation, with a focus on the kinds of clients, cases, and forums you will encounter in a public interest practice. You will learn how to write better pleadings, motions, and briefs—and also letters, emails, and settlement agreements. You will learn how to write for judges, opposing lawyers, administrative officials, and clients who are not in-house counsel. You will improve not only your writing style, but also your strategic judgment.
You will have weekly writing assignments of varying intensity. You will edit your peers’ work, which will make you a more empathetic writer and a better self-editor. The course will prepare you for the pace and expectations of real-life practice.
This two-credit class meets once a week. There are no exams. Grading is pass/fail.
Legal Writing, Advanced: Startup Financing
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 184W
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Taught by Kimball Smith.