Legal Writing & Research (JD Course)
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Syllabus
- Legal ResearchTopic
Primary sources: cases, statutes, regulations · Secondary sources: treatises, law reviews, restatements · Research platforms (Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg, free alternatives)
- Objective Writing — Legal Memorandum (Fall semester)Topic
IRAC/CREAC legal analysis structure · Office memo format (Question Presented, Brief Answer, Statement of Facts, Discussion, Conclusion) · Drafting & revision cycle (draft + final)
- Persuasive Writing — Appellate Brief (Spring semester)Topic
Statement of the case & issues presented · Argument section: headings, point headings, sub-headings · Counter-argument and rebuttal
- Oral ArgumentTopic
Moot court / appellate argument simulation · Response to judicial questions (hot bench)
- Class participation & professionalismTopic
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Flashcards
Unlock all 30 with Pro →- Michael ST. HUBERT v. United States
What is stare decisis and why does it matter in legal research?
140 S. Ct. 1727 - Bridget Anne KELLY v. United States
What is the hierarchy of federal court authority?
140 S. Ct. 1565 - County of Maui, Hawaii v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund
In Bluebook citation format, what is the structure of a full case citation?
140 S. Ct. 1462
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