US Law& Legal Ins: Res/Writing

This course introduces LLM students to the structure and workings of the U.S. legal system and common law analysis and argument.  The course provides training in print and electronic legal research and in predictive and persuasive legal writing.  In the course, students will complete multiple research assignments and multiple writing assignments, requiring them to write arguments and predictive legal memos using cases, statutes and other legal resources. 

Course Schedule

  • Date: Tuesday, Thursday 11:30-12:45PM
  • Location: ST225

Course Information

  • Catalog number-Section number: 7585-01
  • Course Type: Lecture
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Credits (min/max): 2/2
  • Notes:

    Open only to international LL.M. students. Course meets for the first 10 weeks of the term.

  • Subjects:

    Enrollment

    • Enrollment status: Open
    • Current enrollment/capacity: 27/30
    • Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
    • Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 0/0

    Grading

    • Grade basis: Graded
    • Satisifies Writing Requirement: No
    • Exam type: NO EXAM