Legal Analysis and Communication
- Semester: Fall 2021
- Course ID: 332R
- Credit Hours: 3
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Unique: 29150
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Not Allowed
- Experiential Credit: 3 credit hours
Registration Information
- 1L-only required
Meeting Times
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TUE, FRI | 11:50 am - 12:57 pm | TNH 3.125 |
Evaluation Method
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Description
Introduction to problem-solving through law-practice simulation. Focuses on legal research, writing mechanics, predictive written analysis, and oral presentation of research results.
Textbooks ( * denotes required )
The Bluebook : A Uniform System of Citation
*
Harvard Law Review Association
ISBN: 978-0-578-66615-0
ISBN: 978-0-578-66615-0
Fine Points for Legal Writing
(optional)
Schiess, Wayne
Independently Published
ISBN: 978-1-09-680871-8
ISBN: 978-1-09-680871-8
A Lawyer Writes : A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis
*
Coughlin, Christine Nero, Rocklin, Joan Malmud, Patrick, Sandy, and Coughlin, Christine
Carolina Academic Press
,
edition: 3
ISBN: 978-1-5310-0876-5
ISBN: 978-1-5310-0876-5
Researching the Law : Finding What You Need When You Need It
*
Sloan, Amy E.
Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
,
edition: 3
ISBN: 978-1-5438-1336-4
ISBN: 978-1-5438-1336-4
The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style
(optional)
Garner, Bryan
West
,
edition: 4
ISBN: 978-1-64242-100-2
ISBN: 978-1-64242-100-2
Texas Rules of Form: The Greenbook 14th ed. (2018)
*
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW
ISBN: 978-1-878674-10-4
Manual on Usage and Style 15th
(optional)
Texas Law Review
Texas Law Review
,
edition: 15
ISBN: 978-1-878674-59-3
ISBN: 978-1-878674-59-3
Instructors
Youngdale, Elizabeth M