Legal Research & Legal Writing

Semester: Fall 2013
Course ID: 232
Credit Hours: 2
Unique: 28970

Course Information

Registration Information

1L-only required

Meeting Times

Day	Time	Location
TUE	9:10 - 10:17 am	TNH 2.140
THU	2:30 - 3:37 pm	TNH 3.124

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
Paper

Description

The basics of legal research using print and electronic sources. Focuses on writing legal analysis, researching and writing a traditional legal memorandum, and making oral presentations.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

Basic Legal Research: Tools and Strategies *

Amy E. Sloan

Aspen L. & Bus , edition: 5th
ISBN: 978-1454808473

A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis *

Christine Coughlin, et al

Carolina Acad. Press , edition: 2nd (2013)
ISBN: 9781611633979

The Greenbook: Texas Rules of Form *

Texas Law Review

Texas Law Review , edition: 12th

The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation *

Columbia Law Review Assn et al

Columbia Law Review Assn , edition: 19th
ISBN: 978-0615361161

The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style *

Bryan Garner

West Group , edition: 2nd (2006)
ISBN: 978-0-314-16891-7

Instructors

Meyer, Robin B.