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Writing in Law Practice: Advanced Writing in Federal Civil Litigation

Course Description

This course uses a series of three litigation case studies drawn from actual cases to focus on case analysis (both of facts and the law), strategy, and how to draft effective and persuasive pleadings, motions and memoranda for use in Federal civil litigation. The weekly written homework assignments include fact chronologies, motions and supporting memoranda, proposed Orders and emphasize the legal analysis underlying each motion. Motions for Summary Judgment are stressed.

The course is especially relevant to students anticipating an appellate clerkship, a clerkship in the Federal District Court or a practice focused on civil litigation. Emphasis is placed on achieving clarity in written communications, writing persuasively, and writing with strong organization, while being succinct and coherent. The Evidence course is recommended, but not required. Both written and in–person feedback are provided to each student each week on the student’s written work product.

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Key to Codes in Course Descriptions

P: Prerequisite
C: Prerequisite or Concurrent Requirement
R: Recommended Prior or Concurrent Course

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CRN: 97407