Legal Research & Legal Writing
- Semester: Fall 2014
- Course ID: 232
- Credit Hours: 2
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Unique: 29125
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Not Allowed
Registration Information
- 1L-only required
Meeting Times
| Day | Time | Location |
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| MON, THU | 9:10 - 10:17 am | TNH 2.138 |
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 )
The Redbook
*
Garner
West
,
edition: 2013
ISBN: 9780314289018
ISBN: 9780314289018
The Greenbook
*
Texas Law Review
Texas Law Review
,
edition: 12th
ISBN: 1878674-08-0
ISBN: 1878674-08-0
The Bluebook
*
Harvard Law Review
Harvard Law Review
,
edition: 19th
ISBN: 9780615361161
ISBN: 9780615361161
A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis
*
Coughlin, Rocklin & Patrick
Carolina Academic
,
edition: 2nd, 2013
ISBN: 9781611633979
ISBN: 9781611633979
Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
(optional)
Fogarty
Holt
,
edition: 2008
ISBN: 9780805088311
ISBN: 9780805088311
Researching the Law
*
Sloan
Apen
,
edition: 2014
ISBN: 9781454842514
ISBN: 9781454842514
Eskow, Lisa R.