Legal Research & Legal Writing
- Semester: Fall 2013
- Course ID: 232
- Credit Hours: 2
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Unique: 28975
Course Information
Registration Information
- 1L-only required
Meeting Times
Day | Time | Location |
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TUE | 1:00 - 2:07 pm | TNH 3.125 |
THU | 1:00 - 2:07 pm | TNH 3.124 |
Evaluation Method
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Description
The basics of legal research using print and electronic sources. Focuses on writing legal analysis, researching and writing a traditional legal memorandum, and making oral presentations.Textbooks ( * denotes required )
Basic Legal Research: Tools and Strategies
*
Amy E. Sloan
Aspen L. & Bus
,
edition: 5th
ISBN: 978-1454808473
ISBN: 978-1454808473
A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis
*
Christine Coughlin, et al
Carolina Acad. Press
,
edition: 2nd (2013)
ISBN: 9781611633979
ISBN: 9781611633979
The Greenbook: Texas Rules of Form
*
Texas Law Review
Texas Law Review
,
edition: 12th
The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation
*
Columbia Law Review Assn et al
Columbia Law Review Assn et al
,
edition: 19th
ISBN: 978-0615361161
ISBN: 978-0615361161
The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style
*
Bryan Garner
West Group
,
edition: 2nd (2006)
ISBN: 978-0-314-16891-7
ISBN: 978-0-314-16891-7
Instructors
Meyer, Robin B.