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Legal Writing (Paper-Based)

(Course Available After Purchase)Instructor: Carl Pavetto$355

Overview:
Practice the two essential skills for clear and effective legal writing: communicating effectively through the written word and working effectively. Apply the skills in paralegal duties. ACE College Credit Recommendation Service reviewed.

In this independent study paper-based course, you submit assignments to an instructor, who grades them and gives you feedback. Textbook must be purchased separately. Take up to one year to complete.

Who Should Attend?
Persons who want to learn the skills of powerful and clear legal writing.
Additional Information:
Order textbooks from Specialty Books. Select subject area Paralegal Studies, then select course.
Objectives:
  • Discuss the basic legal documents most often associated with working in a law office, such as contracts, leases, wills, office memoranda, client letters, etc.
  • Improve legal writing by being able to identify issues, analyze them by applying law to fact, and write with clarity and good grammar.
  • Explain the use of existing case law
  • Use proper citation
  • Syllabus:
    Syllabus -- Legal Writing, LAWS2220C, Grad. School, USDA Required Textbooks:
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    Contents
    • Lesson 1: Writing in English
      • Your Assignment
      • Writing Plan
      • Good Writing in English
      • Good Writing in a Legal Setting
      • Written Exercises Lesson 1
    • Lesson 2: Writing a Will
      • Your Assignment
      • A Will
      • Written Exercises Lesson 2
    • Lesson 3: Testamentary Capacity to Make a Will
      Part I: Understanding What Capacity Is
      • Your Assignment
      • Writing a Legal Memorandum
      • Written Exercises Lesson 3
    • Lesson 4: Testamentary Capacity to Make a Will
      Part II: Draft Legal Memorandum
      • Your Assignment
      • Written Exercises Lesson 4
    • Lesson 5: Testamentary Capacity to Make a Will
      Part III: Legal Memorandum
      • Your Assignment
      • Written Exercises Lesson 5
    • Lesson 6: Contracts I: Real Estate
      • Your Assignment
      • Written Exercises Lesson 6
    • Lesson 7: Contracts II: Lease
      • Your Assignment
      • Written Exercises Lesson 7
    • Lesson 8: Contracts III: Consumer Credit
      • Your Assignment
      • Written Exercises Lesson 8
    • Lesson 9: Writing a Complaint
      • Your Assignment
      • Applying the Rules
      • Written Exercises Lesson 9
    • Lesson 10: Writing an Opinion Letter I: Draft
      • Your Assignment
      • Letter Types
      • An example opinion letter
      • Written Exercises Lesson 10
    • Lesson 11: Writing an Opinion Letter II: Final
      • Your Assignment
      • Written Exercises Lesson 11
    • Lesson 12: Legal Citations
      • Your Assignment
      • The "Bluebook"
      • Written Exercises Lesson 12
    • Lesson 13: Final Examination
    Objectives
    • For the student to understand the basic legal documents that are most often associated with working in a law office, such as contracts, leases, wills, office memoranda, client letters, etc.
    • To improve the student's legal writing skills of learning how to identify issues, analyze an issue by applying law to fact, and writing with clarity and good grammar.
    • For the student to understand the use of existing case law and to use proper legal citations.


    Course Details
    CODE:  LAWS2220C
    TYPE:  Distance Education
    LENGTH:  Up to 1 Year(s)
    CREDITS:  3
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