Curriculum

Legal Analysis, Research & Writing

An introductory study of the various forms of legal writing and modes of legal research. Through an integrated approach to writing and research, the course begins by analyzing the components of judicial opinions and ends with the students independently researching and writing a sophisticated appellate brief. The principal goal of this course is the mastery of the basic tools of legal analysis, the principles of legal writing, and the techniques of legal research using both print and online resources.
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Please note that course organization and content may vary substantially from semester to semester and descriptions are not necessarily professor specific. Please contact the instructor directly if you have particular course-related questions.

Sections/Instructors

Sean E. Andrussier, Melanie J. Dunshee
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160A.07
Fall 2009
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Rebecca Rich, Jennifer L. Behrens
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160A.06
Fall 2009
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Jo Ann Ragazzo, Katherine Topulos
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160A.05
Fall 2009
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Allison G. Kort, Laura M. Scott
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160A.04
Fall 2009
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Jeremy Mullem, Molly Brownfield
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160A.03
Fall 2009
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Lauren Collins, Hans Christian Linnartz
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160A.02
Fall 2009
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Diane Dimond, Amy Taylor
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160A.01
Fall 2009
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