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Course Descriptions

Advanced Legal Writing and Research LAW-599

This two-unit course goes beyond the 1L legal writing and research course and exposes students to writing and research they may encounter as a summer or junior associate in a law firm. Students taking the course will hone their research and writing skills through graded assignments and weekly exercises. Assignments will include a short research memo, a short email assignment that includes drafting a contract provision, and a research practicum. Class participation is an important component of the course.

Teaching This Course
Vice Dean for Curriculum, Professor of Lawyering Skills, and Director of Legal Writing and Advocacy Program
Course Details
Units 2
Grading Options Numeric Only
Exam Type Paper and Research Practicum
Writing Requirement No
Skills/Experiential Requirement Yes
Prerequisite LAW-LAW 515, LAW 516

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