WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Law 259
Course Description and Outline |
LAW 259: Legal Writing
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Schedule History
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| Academic Discipline |
Law
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| Academic Division |
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service |
| Prerequisites |
LAW 101 or consent of the program coordinator |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2007-2008 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Focuses on the development of concise legal writing. Students will analyze and brief cases, as well as draft an interoffice memorandum. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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- Gain factual knowledge concerning the mechanics of legal writing.
- Students will enhance their communication skills through participation in written projects;
- Students will improve their critical thinking skills by developing sound writing strategies;
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
Legal Writing is a required course for the AAS Paralegal/Law Program.
The AAS Mission is to provide the academic knowledge and skill training necessary for employment as a legal assistant.
This course addresses the following five AAS degree student learning outcomes:
Students are expected to:
1. know the basic mechanics of legal writing;
2.
a. analyze and interpret case law, statutes, and regulations;
b. locate newly decided case law, newly enacted/amended statutes and regulations;
c. understand the importance of editing in legal writing.
3. appreciate the role of legal assistants in drafting legal documents; and the importance of ethics in legal writing. |
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