Persuasive Writing and Advocacy
- Semester: Spring 2025
- Course ID: 280T
- Credit Hours: 2
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Unique: 28740
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Not Allowed
Registration Information
- 1L-only required
Meeting Times
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| THU | 1:05 - 2:12 pm |
| FRI | 10:30 - 11:37 am |
Evaluation Method
| Type | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper |
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 Five Types of Legal Argument
*
Huhn, Wilson Ray, Huhn, Wilson
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.
,
edition: 6
ISBN: 978-1-5438-4754-3
ISBN: 978-1-5438-4754-3
Mason, Lori R.