LAW 726A - Advanced Legal Writing (Section: LS1)

Description: This course explores the art of legal writing. Students will focus on the writing process (from outlining to rewriting) as a series of strategic decisions. Assignments include writing and rewriting two closed library assignments. Students will also rewrite a document from a previous class (e.g., Appellate Advocacy brief) using the advanced writing techniques learned in class. Students who received less than a B- in Appellate Advocacy must obtain instructor permission prior to registering. Prerequisites: Must be taken after, and not concurrently with, Appellate Advocacy.

Term: Fall Law School   Units: 1   Course Type(s): JD Elective, Lawyering Skills
Offered: Wednesday 5:00PM - 6:15PM from August 17, 2009 through November 04, 2009
Location: San Francisco
Meeting room: Building: 536 Mission St., Room 3209
Instructor: Thomas Schaaf
Capacity/Available: 10/2
Status: Open — register online »
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Comments: Appellate Advocacy is a pre-requisite for Advanced Legal Writing. Students may not take this course concurrently with Appellate Advocacy. Students who received a grade of C or lower in Appellate Advocacy should contact Professor Schaaf (tschaaf@ggu.edu) before registering for this course. This 1-unit course will have 10 class meetings.  

Syllabus: Schaaf ALW Syllabus Fall 2009.pdf (posted Wednesday, August 12, 2009)

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	Term	Section	Location	Dates	Offered	Instructor	Syllabus
»	09/FL	LS1	San Francisco	Aug 17 - Nov 04, 2009	Wednesday 5:00PM-6:15PM	Thomas Schaaf