Persuasive Writing and Advocacy
- Semester: Spring 2020
- Course ID: 232S
- Credit Hours: 2
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Unique: 28050
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
Registration Information
- 1L-only required
Meeting Times
Day | Time | Location |
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TUE, WED | 10:30 - 11:37 am | TNH 3.126 |
Evaluation Method
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Description
Introduction to advocacy in court. Focuses on legal research, writing mechanics, persuasive legal analysis, and oral argument before courts. Persuasive Writing and Advocacy and Legal Research & Legal Writing may not both be counted.
Textbooks ( * denotes required )
Fine Points for Legal Writing
*
Schiess, Wayne
CreateSpace
ISBN: 978-1096808718
ISBN: 978-1096808718
Texas Rules of Form
*
Texas Law Review
Texas Law Review
,
edition: 14th
ISBN: 978-1878674104
ISBN: 978-1878674104
The Bluebook
*
Harvard Law Review
Harvard Law Review
,
edition: 20th
ISBN: 978-0-692-40019-7
ISBN: 978-0-692-40019-7
An Advocate Persuades
*
Rocklin
Carolina Academic Press
ISBN: 9781611631500
ISBN: 9781611631500