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Courses 2010 - 2011

LAW E508 Persuasive Writing

Credits: 2


Students will study examples of good and bad persuasive writing and practice written advocacy in a number of assignments. The course will begin with a study of persuasion and rhetoric, then move into practicing legal argument: working with facts, framing issues, constructing legal arguments. Students will practice advocacy in the context of pre-trial motions and appeals. Prerequisite: A506 Basic Legal Skills. Enrollment limited to 15 students.

Autumn, 2 Credit(s)

Course Sections and Instructors
Instructor(s)
Anderson, Helen

Course Categories

  • Professional Skills Requirement
  • Lawyering Skills

Sample Syllabi

Anderson - Spring 2009

Foley - Spring 2008

Ford - Autumn 2012

Novotny - Winter 2010


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