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Legal Writing, Advanced: Litigation

  • Semester: Spring 2018
  • Course ID: 232D
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Unique: 27640

Course Information

  • Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
  • Experiential Credit: 2 credit hours
  • Professional Skills: Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement

Registration Information

  • Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
MON 3:45 - 5:35 pm TNH 3.115

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Paper

Description

 There is more to legal writing than the appellate brief. Legal Writing, Adv: Litigation introduces the types of documents used in civil litigation, such as the complaint and answer, discovery requests and objections, and jury instructions. All students will be required to write several litigation documents, evaluate documents written by others, and lead class discussions.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

Writing for Litigation *
Bridges
Wolters Kluwer
The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Practicing Law (optional)
Herrmann
ABA Publishing

Instructors

Headshot of Peris, Shannon L Peris, Shannon L
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Important Class Changes

Date Updated
08/14/2018 Course title updated
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