ENGL 450 - Legal Argument (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

LEGAL ARGUMENT
Component: Lecture
This course is geared for students who are planning to attend law school. The first part of the semester focuses on the personal statement, a key component of law school applications. Analyze appropriate topics, advanced storytelling skills, streamlined organization, and other elements of the statement. The second part of the course focuses on the mandatory writing students will encounter in their first year of law school. By analyzing court opinions, legal briefs, and other sources, students will create a strong basis for doing well in mandatory first-year legal writing courses and on their final exams.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Permission of instructor only.

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications