Appellate Clerkship Writing

Semester: Spring 2015
Course ID: 232H
Credit Hours: 2
Unique: 28250

Course Information

Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
Professional Skills: Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement

Registration Information

Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day	Time	Location
WED	3:45 - 5:35 pm	TNH 3.126

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
Paper

Description

This pass/fail course will expose students about to begin appellate clerkships to the type of writing and research they will be expected to do as clerks, as well as provide a glimpse into the judicial process at the appellate level. Students will analyze briefs and record excerpts, write bench memos, and draft and edit opinions and dissents. Attendance and completion of all individual and group writing assignments is required. This class is open only to students who have already accepted an appellate clerkship. Preference will be given to students with federal appellate clerkships, followed by those with state high court clerkships. Enrollment limited to 18. Interested students must fill out a short application form.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style *

Garner, Bryan

West , edition: 3rd
ISBN: 978-0314289018

Instructors

Vance, Susan S.

Greenman, John F.