Lawyering I

Course Description

The Lawyering course sequence provides students with a strong foundation in the analytical, oral and written communication, and professional skills essential in the legal profession. Consistent with Maryland Carey Law’s tradition of integrating doctrine, theory, and practice, the Lawyering curriculum places students in the role of attorneys in the context of simulated cases involving doctrinal subject matter from their other first-year courses.

In Lawyering I, students learn fundamental legal analysis and written communication skills in an integrated practice-based context, using a simulated case file. The topics covered in Lawyering I includes sources of law; analysis of case law and statutes; effective legal writing; client interviewing; fact investigation and case development; problem solving; and professional responsibility. Acting in a simulated attorney role, students prepare legal documents, with emphasis on client correspondence and legal memoranda that analyze the applicable law and recommend a strategic course of action.

Current and Previous Instructors

Key to Codes in Course Descriptions

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

Currently Scheduled Sections

CRN: 98789

  • Fall '23
  • 3
  • Tu 302/Th 405
  • Tues: 8:45-10:45
    Thurs: 1:05-2:00

    Day

  • Karolina (Caroline) Walters

  • LD1 only
  • 564a

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 21st Edition

    ISBN: 9780578666150 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    Plain English for Lawyers 6th

    ISBN: 9781531006990 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    A LAWYER WRITES: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LEGAL ANALYSIS (3d ed.

    ISBN: 9781531008765 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription

    Students should be advised that a FREE digital copy will be available and posted to the course Blackboard page


CRN: 98657

  • Fall '23
  • 3
  • Tu 302/Th 405
  • Tues: 8:45-10:45
    Thurs: 2:10-3:05

    Day

  • Karolina (Caroline) Walters

  • LD1 only
  • 564a

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 21st Edition

    ISBN: 9780578666150 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    Plain English for Lawyers 6th

    ISBN: 9781531006990 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis Third Edition

    ISBN: 9781531008765 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription

    Students should be advised that a FREE digital copy will be available and posted to the course Blackboard page


CRN: 98739

  • Fall '23
  • 3
  • 460
  • Mon: 1:05-3:05
    Wed: 9:50-10:45

    Day

  • Martinis Jackson

  • LD1 only
  • 564a

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 21st Edition

    ISBN: 9780578666150 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    Plain English for Lawyers 6th

    ISBN: 9781531006990 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis Third Edition

    ISBN: 9781531008765 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription

    Students should be advised that a FREE digital copy will be available and posted to the course Blackboard page


CRN: 98656

  • Fall '23
  • 3
  • 460
  • Mon: 1:05-3:05
    Wed: 10:55-11:50

    Day

  • Martinis Jackson

  • LD1 only
  • 564a

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 21st Edition

    ISBN: 9780578666150 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    Plain English for Lawyers 6th

    ISBN: 9781531006990 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis Third Edition

    ISBN: 9781531008765 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


CRN: 99099

  • Fall '23
  • 3
  • M 302/W 402
  • Mon: 8:45-10:45
    Wed: 9:50-10:45

    Day

  • Chris Bryant

  • LD1 only
  • 564a

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 21st Edition

    ISBN: 9780578666150 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    Plain English for Lawyers 6th

    ISBN: 9781531006990 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis Third Edition

    ISBN: 9781531008765 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription

    Students should be advised that a FREE digital copy will be available and posted to the course Blackboard page


CRN: 98655

  • Fall '23
  • 3
  • M 302; W 402
  • Mon: 8:45-10:45
    Wed: 8:45-9:40

    Day

  • Chris Bryant

  • LD1 only
  • 564a

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 21st Edition

    ISBN: 9780578666150 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    Plain English for Lawyers 6th

    ISBN: 9781531006990 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis Third Edition

    ISBN: 9781531008765 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription

    Students should be advised that a FREE digital copy will be available and posted to the course Blackboard page


CRN: 98659

  • Fall '23
  • 3
  • M 302 W 309
  • Mon: 1:05-3:-05
    Wed: 9:50-10:45

    Day

  • Brian Miller

  • LD1 only
  • 564a

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 21st Edition

    ISBN: 9780578666150 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    Plain English for Lawyers 6th

    ISBN: 9781531006990 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis Third Edition

    ISBN: 9781531008765 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription

    Students should be advised that a FREE digital copy will be available and posted to the course Blackboard page


CRN: 98658

  • Fall '23
  • 3
  • M 302 W 309
  • Mon: 1:05-3:05
    Wed: 10:55-11:50

    Day

  • Brian Miller

  • LD1 only
  • 564a

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 21st Edition

    ISBN: 9780578666150 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    Plain English for Lawyers 6th

    ISBN: 9781531006990 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis Third Edition

    ISBN: 9781531008765 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription

    Students should be advised that a FREE digital copy will be available and posted to the course Blackboard page


CRN: 98660

  • Fall '23
  • 3
  • 309
  • Tues: 8:45-10:10
    Thurs: 10:25-11:50

    Day

  • Kathryn Frey-Balter

  • LD1 only
  • 564a

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 21st Edition

    ISBN: 9780578666150 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    Plain English for Lawyers 6th

    ISBN: 9781531006990 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis Third Edition

    ISBN: 9781531008765 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription

    Students should be advised that a FREE digital copy will be available and posted to the course Blackboard page


CRN: 98787

  • Fall '23
  • 3
  • 309
  • Tues: 10:25-11:50
    Thurs: 8:45-10:10

    Day

  • Kathryn Frey-Balter

  • LD1 only
  • 564a

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 21st Edition

    ISBN: 9780578666150 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    Plain English for Lawyers 6th

    ISBN: 9781531006990 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis Third Edition

    ISBN: 9781531008765 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


CRN: 98740

  • Fall '23
  • 3
  • M 108 W 310
  • Mon: 9:50-11:50
    Wed: 9:50-10:45

    Day

  • Claudia Diamond

  • LD1 only
  • 564a

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 21st Edition

    ISBN: 9780578666150 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    Plain English for Lawyers 6th

    ISBN: 9781531006990 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis Third Edition

    ISBN: 9781531008765 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription

    Students should be advised that a FREE digital copy will be available and posted to the course Blackboard page


CRN: 99098

  • Fall '23
  • 3
  • M 108 W 310
  • Mon: 9:50-11:50
    Wed: 8:45-9:40

    Day

  • Claudia Diamond

  • LD1 only
  • 564a

  • The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 21st Edition

    ISBN: 9780578666150 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    Plain English for Lawyers 6th

    ISBN: 9781531006990 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription


    A Lawyer Writes: A Practical Guide to Legal Analysis Third Edition

    ISBN: 9781531008765 Print edition (preferred) or online subscription

    Students should be advised that a FREE digital copy will be available and posted to the course Blackboard page