Legal Writing, Advanced: Prosecution

Semester: Fall 2019
Course ID: 232D
Credit Hours: 2
Unique: 27630

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
WED	4:45 - 6:35 pm	TNH 3.125

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
Paper

Description

This two-hour pass/fail course enables law students to advance their legal writing and persuasive skills in the context of criminal law. Students will draft and revise documents commonly used by the State in criminal prosecution including at trial, on direct appeal, and on discretionary review. The class meets once each week and will include guest lectures from current practitioners. There is no midterm or final exam.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

Rhetoric (optional)

Aristotle

Dover Publications , edition: Dover Thrift Edition (2004)
ISBN: 0-486-43793-0

Instructors

Taylor, Holly E