Legal Writing
Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-110-105
Course Description
10-110-105 LEGAL WRITING ...develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of: legal writing fundamentals; micro-synthesis of legal authorities; case briefing; macro-synthesis of legal authorities; analytical writing; legal research memos. (Prerequisites: 10-801-136, English Composition 1; 10-110-104, Legal Research)
Course Typically Offered
Most 冈本视频 classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
Credit for Prior Learning
How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?
This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Use proper wording, punctuation and grammar.
- Critique others' documents and the learner's own documents
- Use correct and accurate legal citation form.
- Use micro-synthesis techniques to form judgments concerning the meaning and applicability of statutory authorities.
- Use micro-synthesis techniques to form judgments concerning the meaning and applicability of judicial authorities.
- Organize writing into analytical form: issue, rule, application, conclusion.
- Draft a case brief.
- Use macro-synthesis techniques to synthesize cases and statutes into issue-driven legal rules.
- Compose a legal research memorandum.
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 22579
- Delivery:
- Online Live
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Instructors:
- Beth Pless
- Date Range:
- -
Estimated Cost:
$496.55
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Class Notes
This class is taught live through online instruction. Students must attend class at the scheduled dates and times but can access the class anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinelivefaq.
Meeting Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 01/21/25 - 05/20/25 |
Tu
5:30 PM - 8:20 PM |
Web Conference
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* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost