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- An Advocate Persuades 2e
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Rocklin, Joan, Rocklin, Robert, Coughlin, Christine, and Patrick, Sandy
Schiess, Wayne 