Persuasive Writing and Advocacy

Semester: Spring 2025
Course ID: 280T
Credit Hours: 2
Unique: 28770

Course Information

Grading Method: Pass/Fail Not Allowed

Registration Information

1L-only required

Meeting Times

Day	Time
MON, TUE	1:05 - 2:12 pm

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

A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy *

Beazley, Mary Beth

Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. , edition: 6
ISBN: 978-1-5438-4754-3

Instructors

Oliver, Kayla