This course will introduce students 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 students with the critical-thinking and writing skills that are foundational to American academic endeavors as well as law practice. Graded pass/fail. Restricted to LL.M. students who do not have a JD degree.
Class Details
Short course from 9/1/17 through 11/17/17
| Meeting Days | Time | Location |
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| Friday | 10:30 am - 12:40 pm | TNH 3.142 |
| Evaluation Method | Date | Time | Alpha Range | Room |
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Additional Information
- Course Type
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- LLM degree course only
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Mandatory
Textbooks
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A Lawyer Writes - Christine Coughlin, et al.Carolina Academic Press , edition: 2nd(2013)
ISBN: 1611633974 (required) -
The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation - Columbia Law Review, et al.Claitors Pub Div , edition: 20th
ISBN: 978-0692400197 (required) -
The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style - Bryan A. GarnerWest Academic Publishing , edition: 3rd (2013)
ISBN: 0314289011 (optional)
Campbell, David J