2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin

ENG 250 Writing for Legal Studies

3 hours 

This course is an in-depth introduction to the craft of legal writing. Skills to be acquired range from writing legal memoranda, briefs and pleadings, to negotiating and drafting contracts. Students will gain experience in reading and interpreting judicial opinions, as well as applying legal rules to factual scenarios. Deductive reasoning, forensic rhetoric and English grammar will receive substantial attention.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 201