LAW 860 Advanced Legal Method and Communication
This course will expand on the writing, reasoning and research skills learned in the first-year course. Students will prepare documents and oral presentations commonly required of lawyers in any practice setting, focusing on efficient research, creating professional documents through recognition of audience and purpose, effective organization, sound legal reasoning, clarity of writing and effective revision. Students may draft documents for courts, counsel, and clients in common practice areas such as family law, personal injury, criminal defense, or small business.