master syllabus lgla 1305 legal writing

7/28/2019 Master Syllabus LGLA 1305 Legal Writing

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Administrative-Master Syllabus

form approved June/2006

revised 11-02-06 Page 1 of 1


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Administrative - Master Syllabus

I. Topical Outline Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include informationregarding lab, practicum, clinical or other non lecture instruction):

Weeks 1-2

Punctuation. Commas, semi-colons, colons, etc.

Week 3Grammar. Proper sentence structure and paragraph form.

Week 4

Getting Ready to WriteWeek 5

Editing for Precision

Weeks 6-7

Legal Correspondence. Letter writing.

Weeks 8-10

Legal Citation Style

Weeks 11-12Case Briefing

Weeks 13-15

The Legal research memorandum. Steps in Drafting a Legal Memorandum:Synthesizing Cases.

II. Course Learning Outcomes





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Course Learning Outcome

1. Write clear, concise memoranda and briefs based on legal

analysis.

2. Exhibit working knowledge of the core legal areas

Method of Assessment

Drafting exercises

Exams and quizzes

III. Required Text(s), Optional Text(s) and/or Materials to be Supplied by Student.

Text: Legal Research and Writing Handbook: A Basic Approach for Paralegals (Fifth Edition), Andrea B.

Yelin and Hope Viner Sambor.

Supplemental Materials: Pocket Guide to Legal Writing, William H. Putman, The Bluebook, A Uniform System of

Citation, 18th Edition.

IV. Suggested Course Maximum - 30

V. List any specific spatial or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the course.

Law library and computer lab.

VI. Course Requirements/Grading System Describe any course specific requirements such as researchpapers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course

All written assignments must be typed.

Grading: A = 90% - 100%

B = 80% - 89%

C = 70% - 79%

D = 60% - 69%F = 0% - 59%

Written assignments 30%

Quizzes 10%

Grammar Exam 25%Final Exam 25%

Class participation 10%

Total 100%


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VII. Curriculum Checklist

- Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in WCJC Core)No additional documentation needed

- AcademicWCJC Core Course

Attach the Core Curriculum Checklist, including the following:

Basic Intellectual Competencies Perspectives Exemplary Educational Objectives

- WECM Courses

Attach the following:

Program SCANS Matrix Course SCANS Competencies Checklist

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