Persuasive Writing and Advocacy
- Semester: Spring 2024
- Course ID: 280T
- Credit Hours: 2
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Unique: 28005
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Not Allowed
Registration Information
- 1L-only required
Meeting Times
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| THU | 1:05 - 2:12 pm | TNH 2.124 |
| FRI | 11:50 am - 12:57 pm | TNH 2.124 |
Evaluation Method
| Type | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Description
This course covers persuasive legal writing and oral argument before an appellate panel. All students will complete a series of assignments designed to help you learn to write an appellate brief. All students will write a complete appellate brief and make two oral arguments. The course also covers other practical legal skills.
Textbooks ( * denotes required )
The Bluebook : A Uniform System of Citation
*
Harvard Law Review Association
ISBN: 978-0-578-66615-0
ISBN: 978-0-578-66615-0
The Five Types of Legal Argument
*
Huhn, Wilson Ray
Carolina Academic Press
,
edition: 4
ISBN: 978-1-5310-2441-3
ISBN: 978-1-5310-2441-3
A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy
*
Beazley, Mary Beth
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
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edition: 6
ISBN: 978-1-5438-4754-3
ISBN: 978-1-5438-4754-3
1l The Greenbook: Texas Rules Of Form 15e
*
TEXAS LAW
Texas Law Review
,
edition: 15
ISBN: 978-1-878674-11-1
ISBN: 978-1-878674-11-1
Manual on Usage and Style
*
Texas Law Review Publications, Incorporated
ISBN: 978-1-878674-59-3
ISBN: 978-1-878674-59-3
Instructors
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Mason, Lori R. Important Class Changes
| Date | Updated |
|---|---|
| 06/20/2024 | Meeting times changed |