Legal Research & Legal Writing
- Semester: Fall 2014
- Course ID: 232
- Credit Hours: 2
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Unique: 29155
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Not Allowed
Registration Information
- 1L-only required
Meeting Times
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TUE, THU | 10:30 - 11:37 am | TNH 2.139 |
Evaluation Method
| Type | Date | Time | Location |
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| Paper |
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 Greenbook: Texas Rules of Form
*
Texas Law Rev.
Tex. Law Rev. Ass'n
,
edition: latest
A Lawyer Writes
*
Coughlin, Rocklin, & Patrick
Carolina Acad. Press
,
edition: 2d
The Bluebook
*
Columbia Law Rev. and others
Columbia L. Rev. Ass'n
,
edition: latest
Manual on Usage and Style
(optional)
Texas L. Rev.
TLR Ass'n
,
edition: latest
The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style
(optional)
Bryan Garner
West
,
edition: latest
ISBN: 978-0-314-28901-8
ISBN: 978-0-314-28901-8
Researching the Law
*
Amy E. Sloan
Walters Kluwer
,
edition: 1st
ISBN: 978-1-454-842514
ISBN: 978-1-454-842514
Einhorn, Elana S.