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The University of Texas at Austin School of Law

Legal Research and Writing for Foreign Lawyers

  • Semester: Fall 2017
  • Course ID: 232Q
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Unique: 28730

Course Information

  • Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
  • Short course: Sep 01 - Nov 17, 2017

Registration Information

  • LLM degree course only

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
FRI 10:30 am - 12:40 pm TNH 3.142

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Paper

Description

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.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

A Lawyer Writes *
Christine Coughlin, et al.
Carolina Academic Press , edition: 2nd(2013)
ISBN: 1611633974
The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation *
Columbia Law Review, et al.
Claitors Pub Div , edition: 20th
ISBN: 978-0692400197
The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style (optional)
Bryan A. Garner
West Academic Publishing , edition: 3rd (2013)
ISBN: 0314289011

Instructors

Headshot of Campbell, David J Campbell, David J
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Important Class Changes

Date Updated
09/21/2017 Exam information updated
Meeting times changed
Designated as LLM only course
Room(s) changed