Legal Analysis and Communication

Semester: Fall 2024
Course ID: 380S
Credit Hours: 3
Unique: 28200

Course Information

Grading Method: Pass/Fail Not Allowed
Experiential Credit: 3 credit hours

Registration Information

1L-only required

Meeting Times

Day	Time	Location
MON	1:05 - 2:12 pm	TNH 3.127
THU	1:05 - 2:12 pm	TNH 3.124

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
Paper

Description

Introduction to problem-solving through law-practice simulation. Focuses on legal research, writing mechanics, predictive written analysis, and oral presentation of research results.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

The Bluebook : A Uniform System of Citation *

Harvard Law Review

Harvard Law Review Association
ISBN: 978-0-578-66615-0

A Lawyer Writes : A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis *

Coughlin, Christine, Rocklin, Joan, Patrick, Sandy

Carolina Academic Press , edition: 4
ISBN: 978-1-5310-2069-9

Garner's the Redbook : A Manual on Legal Style (optional)

Garner, Bryan

West Academic , edition: 5
ISBN: 978-1-64242-143-9

1l The Greenbook: Texas Rules Of Form 15e *

Texas Law

Texas Law Review , edition: 15
ISBN: 978-1-878674-11-1

Researching the Law : Finding What You Need When You Need It *

Sloan, Amy E.

Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. , edition: 4
ISBN: 979888614420-8

Instructors

Peris, Shannon L.