Legal Research Guides by Course - Legal Research and Writing

Course Description:

This year long course, taught in small group sessions, emphasizes the development of a variety of concepts, skills and techniques.  Emphasis is placed on case analysis and synthesis, effective legal writing style and the use of the law library.  At least five principal writing assignments introduce students to the preparation of memoranda, appellate briefs and other forms of legal writing.  Faculty members confer individually with students on these assignments.  Additional shorter writing assignments may also be made.  Student in their second semester are also introduced to the use of computer-assisted legal research methods.  (3 credits)  Required Course - Paper

Faculty Who Teach This Course:

• Sherri Adelkoff, Esq. (adjunct professor)
• Julie K. Freeman, Esq. (adjunct professor)
• Richard Gaffney, Esq.  (Director of Bar Services and adjunct professor)
• Julia M. Glencer (Assistant Professor of Legal Writing)
• Erin R. Karsman (Assistant Professor of Legal Writing)
• Ella Kwisnek (Assistant Dean of Students and Vice Dean of the Evening Division)
• Jan Levine (Director of Legal Research and Writing and Associate Professor of Law)
• Patrick W. Murray, Esq. (adjunct professor)
• Marla N. Presley, Esq. (adjunct professor)
• Kirsha Weyandt, Esq. (adjunct professor)
• Tara Wilke (Assistant Professor of Legal Writing)
• Nicholas J. Zidik, Esq. (adjunct professor)

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