Course Details

Advanced Legal Writing

Lawyers must communicate complex information in a manner that is easy to comprehend in order to persuade, to convey strategy and analysis, to manage expectations, and to share news. This course will provide best practices for communicating in typical lawyering situations, such as email communication, telephonic communication, meetings, and presentations. Through writing exercises, role-playing, presentations, and critique, students will develop their ability to critically prepare for and engage in persuasive communication with the wide variety of audiences they will encounter as lawyers. The course will be highly useful training for students seeking to practice law in any workplace setting. For section specific information please see class description.

Catalog Number: LAWSTUDY 712

Additional Course Information: Professional Writing


Course History

Spring 2024
Title: Advanced Legal Writing
Faculty: Brown, Sarah M. (courses | profile)
Section: 1     Credits: 2.0
Capacity: 25     Actual: 13