Persuasive Writing and Advocacy

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Meeting Times

Day Time Location
MON 2:30 - 3:37 pm TNH 3.124
THU 1:05 - 2:12 pm TNH 3.124

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Paper

Description

This course introduces persuasive legal writing and oral argument. The course covers building a persuasive legal document using arguments about text, intent, tradition, precedent, and policy. The course also covers other practical legal skills, including consideration of audience and purpose in persuasion, oral communication, and researching to support persuasive arguments.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

1l- The Five Types Of Legal Argument 4e *
Huhn, Wilson Ray and Huhn, Wilson
Carolina Academic , edition: 4
ISBN: 978-1-5310-2441-3
1l- A Practical Guide To Appellate Advocacy 6e *
Beazley, Mary Beth
Aspen Publishing , edition: 6
ISBN: 978-1-5438-4754-3

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Important Class Changes

Date Updated
10/31/2025 Meeting times changed