LEGAL 200 - Legal Research and Writing II

5 Credits

Second in a two-class series required by the Paralegal department. Focuses primarily on writing and more complex forms of legal research. Students will develop their skills in the preparation of internal memoranda and memoranda of points and authorities.

Pre-requisite(s) LEGAL 199 and ENGL& 101 with min. 2.0
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:18

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Introduction to Legal Writing
Advanced legal research
Memoranda; objective and persuasive
Points of authority

Student Learning Outcomes
Draft a clearly and effectively written Objective Memorandum meeting applicable industry standards.

Draft a clearly and effectively written Persuasive Memorandum meeting applicable industry standards.

Draft a clearly and effectively written Points and Authorities Memorandum of Law meeting appllicable industry standards.

Draft a clearly and effectively written client opinion letter meeting applicable industry standards