LAW 707 - Fundamental Legal Skills I

3 cr hrs

Description Students develop fundamental writing, researching, and analytical skills during the first semester. Students learn to research and synthesize legal authorities; organize research; analyze statutory, common-law, and other authorities; predict outcomes on various legal issues through a series of written assignments; and communicate those outcomes to legal and non-legal audiences. The first semester assignments will include multiple drafts of office memoranda and client correspondence. Research instruction includes print and computerized resources.

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