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Legal Analysis and Communication

  • Semester: Fall 2026
  • Course ID: 380S
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Unique: 31284

Registration Status: Open

Course Information

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

Registration Information

  • 1L-only required

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
THU 1:05 - 2:12 pm TNH 3.127
FRI 10:30 - 11:37 am TNH 3.127

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Early exam November 20, 2026
Paper
Other

Description

This course uses law-practice simulation to teach students legal analysis and communication skills. The course covers legal research, predictive written analysis, oral presentation of research results, effective communication with different audience members, and writing mechanics.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

A Lawyer Writes : A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis *
Coughlin, Christine, Rocklin, Joan, and 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
Texas Rules of Form : The Greenbook *
University of Texas at Austin, Law School, The
ISBN: 978-1-878674-11-1
The Bluebook : A Uniform System of Citation *
Harvard Law Review Association
ISBN: 979821857457-4
Researching the Law : Finding What You Need When You Need It [Connected EBook with Study Center] *
Sloan, Amy E.
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. , edition: 5
ISBN: 979889410354-9

Instructors

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Date Updated
07/27/2026 Meeting times changed
07/02/2026 Room(s) changed
06/10/2026 Instructor(s) updated
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06/04/2026 Meeting times changed
06/04/2026 Meeting times changed