Course Description
601:559. ADVANCED BRIEF WRITING (2)
Prerequisite: LAWR II or equivalent
Advanced Brief Writing takes students beyond their introductory first-year LAWR II course. Students study the theories, strategies and procedures of brief writing at the trial or appellate level. The simulation problems utilize more complex analysis than in the 1L LAWR series. Students will write drafts and receive individualized feedback prior to rewriting.
The emphasis of the course is on: - Understanding the goals of the document as it relates to the overall case.
-Tailoring the document to its audience.
-Setting a persuasive context and presenting a cohesive theory of the case throughout the entire document.