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The University of Texas at Austin School of Law

Legal Research and Writing for Foreign Lawyers

  • Semester: Fall 2012
  • Course ID: 279M
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Unique: 29365

Course Information

Registration Information

  • Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
TUE, THU 10:30 - 11:40 am TNH 3.140

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Paper

Description

Legal Research & Writing for Foreign Lawyers This course will introduce foreign lawyers to the case-law method, the basic tools for conducting legal research, and the basic conventions and expectations for creating professional legal work product. Research and writing assignments will build on each other, culminating in a full-length, formal analytical memorandum that could potentially serve as a professional writing sample. The course will assist non-native English speakers with the critical-thinking and writing skills that are foundational to American academic endeavors as well as law practice. Letter-graded. Restricted to LLM students who do not have a JD degree. Enrollment is optional, not required.

Instructors

Headshot of Sween, Gretchen S. Sween, Gretchen S.
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