Legal Writing, Advanced: Transactional Drafting
- Semester: Fall 2014
- Course ID: 232D
- Credit Hours: 2
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Unique: 29227
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
- Professional Skills: Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Meeting Times
Day | Time | Location |
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MON | 5:45 - 7:35 pm | JON 6.207 |
Evaluation Method
Type | Date | Time | Location |
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None |
Description
The course focuses on the structure and style of contracts and agreements with a focus on modern drafting conventions. Students will practice revising and drafting various kinds of transactional documents.Textbooks ( * denotes required )
Drafting Contracts: Why Lawyers Do What They Do
*
Stark, Tina L.
Aspen
,
edition: 2nd, 2007
ISBN: 073556339X
ISBN: 073556339X
A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting
(optional)
Adams, Kenneth
American Bar Association
,
edition: 2nd, 2008
ISBN: 1604420286
ISBN: 1604420286
The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style
(optional)
Garner, Bryan
West Law School
,
edition: 3rd, 2013
ISBN: 0314289011
ISBN: 0314289011
Instructors
King, Alice L.