Legal Writing, Advanced: Transactional Drafting

Semester: Fall 2020
Course ID: 232D
Credit Hours: 2
Unique: 27560

Online-only Class Unique: 27561

Course Information

Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
Experiential Credit: 2 credit hours
Professional Skills: Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement

Registration Information

Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day	Time	Location
WED	4:15 - 6:05 pm	TNH 2.124

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
Paper

Description

The 27560 section of this course will be taught in person but with the option of occasional remote participation via Zoom. If students require all remote participation, they must register for the 27561 section of this course, which is identical but web-based.

The course focuses on the structure and style of contracts and agreements with a focus on modern drafting conventions. Students will practice revising and drafting various kinds of transactional documents.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

Drafting Contracts: How & Why Lawyers Do What They Do *

Tina L. Stark

Aspen Publishers , edition: 2nd
ISBN: 978-0735594777

Instructors

Derose, Zeke