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LAW 203

LAW 203 Legal Writing (3)

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3 hours lecture per week
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into a Legal Education program; LAW 102.
Recommended Preparation: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160.
Comment: LAW 203 may not be audited.

LAW 203 trains the student in the proper language and format for the drafting of legal documents. Emphasis will be on writing memoranda after completing necessary legal research.

Upon successful completion of LAW 203, the student should be able to:

  • Draft a fact memorandum.
  • Draft a demand letter.
  • Draft the following documents: complaint, answer, and interrogatories.
  • Draft a memorandum of law.

Course Syllabus

LAW 203 Syllabus (PDF) (sample)