LAW 513 - Lawyering and Legal Reasoning II (3)

This course continues foundational instruction and practice in legal research, reasoning, and writing skills but with a focus on persuasion and advocacy. Students will become familiar with the civil litigation process, from initial pleadings through final judgment and appeal; practice issue spotting, legal research, and application of legal rules to specific facts to develop persuasive arguments to support a client’s position; and present persuasive arguments in written motions and briefs. Among other exercises, students will draft and revise a motion to dismiss, a motion for summary judgment, and an appeal brief, and will present an oral argument.